deciduous

Meanings

• adjective

  A deciduous tree or shrub is one that sheds its leaves, needles, or branches annually in response to changing environmental conditions, most notably cold temperatures.

  - "The deciduous forest is home to many species of trees."
  - "Deciduous trees are common in temperate climates."

• adjective

  Relating to or being a deciduous tree or shrub.

  - "Deciduous forests are characterized by their seasonal leaf loss."
  - "Deciduous trees are important sources of autumn color."

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Pronunciation

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2. /dəˈsɪd.ju.əs/
   
   
   
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Antonyms

evergreen , sempervirent , permanent , persistent

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with deciduous
reclusive , delusive , precious , percussive

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Variants

List of all variants of deciduous that leads to same result
deciduous , deciduousness , deciduousnesses , deciduous teeth , deciduous tooth , baby teeth , baby tooth , milk teeth , milk tooth

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Etymology

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From the Latin word 'deciduus' meaning 'shedding, falling off'.

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Trivia

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1. Deciduous trees are important sources of timber and fuel.

2. The oldest deciduous tree in the world is over 2,000 years old.

3. Deciduous forests cover about 10% of the Earth's land area.

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Related Concepts

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1. evergreen: The opposite of deciduous, evergreen trees and shrubs do not lose their leaves annually.

2. foliage: The leaves, needles, or branches of a plant.

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Culture

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Deciduous trees have been a source of inspiration in literature, art, and music due to their seasonal transformation. In literature, deciduous trees are often used as metaphors for change and renewal. In art, they are commonly depicted in autumn scenes. In music, there are several songs and compositions with the word 'deciduous' in the title.

How to Memorize "deciduous"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a tree shedding its leaves in the fall to remember the meaning of deciduous.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'deciduous' with the changing of seasons and the shedding of leaves.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Deciduous Drops Daily' to remember the meaning of deciduous.

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