adj ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adjective

1. 1
   That develops, matures or opens from the apex towards the base in sequence not-comparable

Adjective

1. 1
   of leaves or flowers; developing or opening in succession from apex to base wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms

basalwardbasewardbaseward oriented

Antonyms

All antonyms

acropetalacrogenousantrorseacrogen

Etymology

From basi- + -petal.