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decurrent

/dɪˈkʊɹənt/
Meanings
  • adjective

    Relating to or having the shape of a curve or a part that curves or bends inward.

  • noun

    In botany, a leaf that extends beyond the midrib and curves downward on the stem.

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decurrent
Etymology
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From Latin decurrere 'to run down, flow', from dis- 'apart' + currere 'to run'.

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  1. The term 'decurrent' is commonly used in botany to describe leaves that extend beyond the midrib and curve downward on the stem.

  2. In mathematics, a decurrent sequence is a sequence that starts with a finite number of terms and then continues with a repeating pattern.

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  1. Recurrent: Having a tendency to recur or happen again. This word shares similar spelling and meaning with decurrent, but with a different prefix.

How to Memorize "decurrent"

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    - Visualize a curve or a leaf that curves downward to remember the meaning of decurrent.

  2. associate

    - Associate decurrent with the idea of something that curves or bends inward.

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