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stem

/stɛm/
Meanings
  • Noun

    The base form of a word to which affixes are added.

    - "The stem of a flower"
    - "The root stem of a tree"
    - "The stem of a glass"
Pronunciation
  1. /stɛm/



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  2. /stɛm/



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  3. /stɛm/



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  4. /stɛm/



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Synonyms

tail , virgula , arise , due to
Rhymes
Words rhyming with stem
gym , limb , swim
Variants
List of all variants of stem that leads to same result
from stem to stern , stem , stemlike , stems , stemmed , stemming , STEM , stem cell , stem cells , stem christie , stem rust , stem rusts , stem turn , stem turns
Forms
Different forms of the word (e.g., verb conjugations, plural forms, comparative/superlative forms for adjectives).

stems, stemmed, stemming

Etymology
origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

Old English stæm, from stēan to stand, support

Trivia
Any details, considerations, events or pieces of information regarding the word

  1. A stem can transport water and nutrients from the roots to the leaves.

  2. The term 'stem cell' refers to a type of cell that can develop into any type of cell in the body.

Related Concepts
informations on related concepts or terms closely associated with the word. Discuss semantic fields or domains that the word belongs to

  1. root word: The base form of a word from which other forms are derived

  2. morpheme: The smallest unit of meaning in a language

Culture
Any cultural, historical, or symbolic significance of the word. Explore how the word has been used in literature, art, music, or other forms of expression.

In literature, the stem is often used metaphorically to represent the origins or roots of something. In botany, the stem is the part of a plant that supports the leaves and branches.

How to Memorize "stem"

  1. visualize

    - Visualize a tree trunk as the stem of the tree

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'stem' with the word 'base'

  3. mnemonics

    - Create a mnemonic by remembering 'S' stands for Stands, which is what a stem does

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