aspection

noun

as·​pec·​tion

aˈspekshən

plural -s

1

archaic : viewing

2

: seasonal variation in the appearance or makeup of a plant community usually relatable to seasonal climatic variation compare annuation

Word History

Etymology

Latin aspection-, aspectio, from Latin aspectus (past participle of aspicere) + -ion-, -io -ion

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