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delicate-stemmed

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/ˈdɛlɪkɪt stɛm/ · del-i-cate-stemmed

Having a thin and fragile stem, typically referring to plants.

Meanings

adjectiveformal

Having a thin and fragile stem, typically referring to plants.

ایک پتلی اور نازک تنہ ہونا، جو عام طور پر پودوں کی طرف اشارہ کرتا ہے۔

حساس تنہ

hassas tanhā

Synonyms

fragilefineweakنرمکمزورحساس

Antonyms

strongsturdyrobustمضبوططاقتورمحکم

Common Collocations

  • delicate-stemmed flower
  • delicate-stemmed plant

Example Sentences

The delicate-stemmed flower swayed gently in the breeze.

حساس تنہ کا پھول ہوا میں ہلکا سا جھول رہا تھا۔

Hassas tanah ka phool hawa mein halka sa jhool raha tha.

The gardener preferred delicate-stemmed plants for their aesthetic appeal.

باغبان نے اپنی خوبصورتی کی وجہ سے حساس تنہ والی پودوں کو ترجیح دی۔

Baghban ne apni khubsurati ki wajah se hassas tanhā wali podon ko tarjeeh di.

In the wild, delicate-stemmed species often face many challenges.

قدرت میں، حساس تنہ والی اقسام اکثر بہت سی چیلنجوں کا سامنا کرتی ہیں۔

Qudrat mein, hassas tanhā wali aqsaam aksar bohat si challenges ka samna karti hain.

Easily Confused With

delicate:Delicate refers to something that is fragile or easily damaged, while delicate-stemmed specifically refers to plants with thin and fragile stems.

Word Family

delicacy
nounحساسیت
delicately
adverbحساس طریقے سے

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of a fragile flower that needs care.

Imagine a beautiful flower with a very thin stem that can easily bend or break.

📖 Etymology

Origin: English "delicate + stemmed" — finely made or fragile + having a stem

First known use: 20th century

The term 'delicate-stemmed' likely emerged in the 20th century as a descriptive phrase in botany and gardening. It combines the adjective 'delicate', meaning fragile or fine, with the noun 'stem', referring to the supportive structure of plants.