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Added 9 October 2026

vegetative

/ˈvɛd͡ʒəteɪtɪv/ adjective

Latin root: vegetativus Wiktionary

adjective Definition from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University. Pronunciation from Wiktionary, via Kaikki.org. More about vegetative at Wordnik → Where our words come from →

Composed of vegetation or plants.
regions rich in vegetal products
Of or relating to an activity that is passive and monotonous.
a dull vegetative lifestyle
Relating to involuntary bodily functions.
vegetative functions such as digestion or growth or circulation

Origin

From Middle French végétatif, from Medieval Latin vegetativus, from past participle stem of vegetare.

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