Definitions for geotropism
dʒiˈɒ trəˌpɪz əmge·ot·ro·pism

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:1.5 / 2 votes

1. geotropismnoun

   an orienting response to gravity

WiktionaryRate this definition:1.0 / 1 vote

1. geotropismnoun

   The movement of a plant in response to gravity (either downwards or upwards)

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1. geotropism

   Geotropism is a biological process or response in plants and fungi where growth direction is influenced by gravity. This causes an organism to orient itself and grow upwards or downwards following gravitational pull. It encompasses two main types: positive geotropism where growth is downward in roots, and negative geotropism where growth is upward in stems.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:3.0 / 1 vote

1. Geotropismnoun

   a disposition to turn or incline towards the earth; the influence of gravity in determining the direction of growth of an organ

2. Etymology: [Gr. ge`a, gh^, the earth + to turn.]

Chambers 20th Century DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Geotropism

   jē-ot′ro-pizm, n. (bot.) tendency to growth downward.—adj. Geotrop′ic. [Gr. gē, the earth, tropos, a turning.]

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1. • Tropism

Usage in printed sourcesFrom: 

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of geotropism in Chaldean Numerology is: 8

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of geotropism in Pythagorean Numerology is: 2

References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=geotropism
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Geotropism
3. ^ ChatGPT
   https://chat.openai.com
4. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/geotropism
5. ^ Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
   https://www.gutenberg.org/files/37683/37683-h/37683-h.htm#:~:text=geotropism
6. ^ Usage in printed sources
   https://books.google.com/ngrams/graph?content=geotropism