The condition or characteristic of being a gymnosperm; the state of having naked or exposed seeds.
From 'gymnosperm' plus '-y,' a suffix creating abstract nouns from adjectives or nouns. It parallels similar plant-biology terms like 'phyllotaxy' or 'dormancy.'
These '-y' endings are old botanical traditions—scientists loved turning plant features into abstract concepts. 'Gymnospermy' is less common than just saying 'gymnosperm,' but it emphasizes the seededness.
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