vegetative
/ˈvɛdʒəteɪtɪv/
adjective
- Relating to or denoting the parts of a plant involved in growth and nutrition (roots, stems, leaves), rather than reproduction (flowers, seeds).
- The plant's vegetative growth is strong, but it produces very few flowers.
- Farmers often focus on the vegetative stage of crops to ensure healthy leaves and stems.
- Vegetative propagation, like taking cuttings, is a common way to grow new plants.
- Relating to a state of being alive but not conscious or aware, with no voluntary activity; used especially in medical contexts.
- After the accident, the patient remained in a persistent vegetative state for years.
- The doctors explained that vegetative functions like breathing continued even without brain activity.
- Family members struggled with the decision to keep him in a vegetative condition.
- Relating to a dull, inactive, or unthinking way of living.
- He fell into a vegetative routine, doing nothing but eating and sleeping.
- The long winter made everyone feel a bit vegetative and lazy.
- She worried that retirement would lead to a vegetative existence with no purpose.
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