apogeotropic

adjective

ap·​o·​ge·​o·​trop·​ic

: bending up or away from the ground

the short apogeotropic roots of the mangrove

apogeotropically

¦⸗⸗ˌ⸗⸗¦⸗pə̇k(ə)lē

adverb

Word History

Etymology

apo- + geotropic

Love words?

You must — there are over 200,000 words in our free online dictionary, but you are looking for one that’s only in the Merriam-Webster Unabridged Dictionary.

Start your free trial today and get unlimited access to America's largest dictionary, with:

• More than 250,000 words that aren't in our free dictionary
• Expanded definitions, etymologies, and usage notes
• Advanced search features
• Ad free!