rectipetality

\\ˌrektəpə̇ˈtaləd.ē\ noun (-es)

Etymology: rect- (I) + -petal + -ity

: the tendency of growing plant organs to grow in a straight line

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rectipetality /rek-ti-pi-talˈi-ti/ or rectipetaly /-petˈəl-i/ noun (L petere to seek; botany)

Tendency to grow in a straight line

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Main Entry: ↑recti-