basipetal

adjective

ba·​sip·​e·​tal bā-ˈsi-pə-tᵊl  -ˈzi- 

: proceeding from the apex toward the base or from above downward

basipetal maturation of an inflorescence

basipetally

bā-ˈsi-pə-tᵊl-ē 

-ˈzi-

adverb

Word History

Etymology

Latin basis + petere to go toward — more at feather

First Known Use

1861, in the meaning defined above

Medical Definition

basipetal

adjective

ba·​sip·​e·​tal bā-ˈsip-ət-ᵊl  -ˈzip- 

: proceeding from the apex toward the base or from above downward

basipetally

-ᵊl-ē 

adverb