Gymnospermic

/ˌdʒɪmnoʊˈspɜːmɪk/ adjective

Definition

Of or pertaining to gymnosperms; having the characteristics of plants with exposed seeds.

Etymology

From 'gymnosperm' with the suffix '-ic,' another common adjective-forming ending. Both '-al' and '-ic' endings create synonymous adjectives from the same root word.

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Scientists have multiple ways to say the same thing—'gymnospermic' and 'gymnospermal' both work. It's like how you can say 'real' or 'actual' and mean almost the same thing!

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