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limp-stemmed

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/lɪmp.stɛm.d/ · limp-stem-med

Describing a plant that has a weak or flexible stem that cannot support itself upright.

Meanings

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Describing a plant that has a weak or flexible stem that cannot support itself upright.

ایسی پودے کی نوعیت جو کمزور یا لچکدار تنہ رکھتا ہے جو خود کو سیدھا کھڑا نہیں کر سکتا۔

کمزور تنہ

kamzor tanah

Synonyms

weak-stemmedflexible-stemmedsoft-stemmedکمزور تنہلچکدار تنہنرم تنہ

Antonyms

strong-stemmedsturdyrigidمضبوط تنہمضبوطسخت

Common Collocations

  • limp-stemmed plant
  • limp-stemmed flower
  • limp-stemmed species

Example Sentences

The limp-stemmed flower drooped under the weight of the rain.

بارش کے بوجھ کے نیچے کمزور تنہ والا پھل جھک گیا۔

Barish ke bojh ke neeche kamzor tanah wala phool jhuk gaya.

Limp-stemmed plants often require support as they grow.

کمزور تنہ والے پودوں کو عموماً بڑھتے وقت سہارا کی ضرورت ہوتی ہے۔

Kamzor tanah wale podon ko aam tor par barhte waqt sahara ki zaroorat hoti hai.

The limp-stemmed herbs are less resistant to strong winds.

کمزور تنہ والی جڑی بوٹیاں تیز ہواؤں کے خلاف کم مزاحمتی ہوتی ہیں۔

Kamzor tanah wali jari bootiyan tez hawaon ke khilaf kam muzaahimati hoti hain.

Easily Confused With

weak-stemmed:While both terms describe plants with inadequate support, 'weak-stemmed' emphasizes overall weakness, whereas 'limp-stemmed' highlights flexibility.

Word Family

limp
adjectiveکمزور
stem
nounتنہ

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of a limp plant that bends easily.

Imagine a delicate flower swaying in the breeze with a soft, bendy stem.

📖 Etymology

Origin: English "limp + stem" — referring to a weak or flexibly soft stem of a plant

First known use: 20th century

The term is a compound of 'limp,' meaning weak or flexible, and 'stem,' denoting the main body of a plant. It has been used in botanical contexts for describing certain plant characteristics.