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The grounding in natural sciences which I obtained in the course of my medical studies, including preliminary examinations in botany, zoology, physics, and chemistry, was to become decisive in determining the trend of my literary work.
Johannes Vilhelm Jensen

Meaning of "botany" in the English dictionary

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ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD BOTANY

From botanical; compare astronomy, astronomical.
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PRONUNCIATION OF BOTANY

botany  [ˈbɒtənɪ] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF BOTANY

noun
adjective
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preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Botany is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES BOTANY MEAN IN ENGLISH?

botany

Botany

Botany, also called plant science or plant biology, is the science of plant life and a branch of biology. A botanist is a scientist who specializes in this field of study. The term "botany" comes from the Ancient Greek word βοτάνη meaning "pasture", "grass", or "fodder"; βοτάνη is in turn derived from βόσκειν, "to feed" or "to graze". A person who studies plants may be called a botanist or a plant scientist. Traditionally, botany has included the study of fungi and algae, studied by mycologists, phycologists respectively, with the study of plants and these three groups of organisms remain within the sphere of interest of the International Botanical Congress. Nowadays, botanists study approximately 400,000 species of living organisms of which some 260,000 species are vascular plants and about 248,000 are flowering plants. Botany originated in prehistory as herbalism with the efforts of early humans to identify – and later cultivate – edible, medicinal and poisonous plants, making it one of the oldest branches of science. Medieval physic gardens, often attached to monasteries, contained plants of medical importance.

Definition of botany in the English dictionary

The first definition of botany in the dictionary is the study of plants, including their classification, structure, physiology, ecology, and economic importance. Other definition of botany is the plant life of a particular region or time. Botany is also the biological characteristics of a particular group of plants.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH BOTANY


Anthony
ˈæntənɪ
Antony
ˈæntənɪ
archaeobotany
ˌɑːkɪəʊˈbɒtənɪ
archeobotany
ˌɑːkɪəʊˈbɒtənɪ
astrobotany
ˌæstrəʊˈbɒtənɪ
atony
ˈætənɪ
Brittany
ˈbrɪtənɪ
cottony
ˈkɒtənɪ
ethnobotany
ˌɛθnəʊˈbɒtənɪ
geobotany
ˌdʒiːəʊˈbɒtənɪ
gluttony
ˈɡlʌtənɪ
homotony
hɒmˈɒtənɪ
litany
ˈlɪtənɪ
monotony
məˈnɒtənɪ
neoteny
nɪˈɒtənɪ
palaeobotany
ˌpælɪəʊˈbɒtənɪ
palaeoethnobotanist
ˌpælɪəʊˌeθnəʊˈbɒtənɪ
palaeoethnobotany
ˌpælɪəʊˌɛθnəʊˈbɒtənɪ
paleobotany
ˌpælɪəʊˈbɒtənɪ
tetany
ˈtɛtənɪ

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE BOTANY

bota
botanic
botanic garden
botanica
botanical
botanically
botanies
botanise
botaniser
botanist
botanize
botanizer
botanomancy
Botany Bay
Botany wool
botargo
BOTB
botch
botch-up
botched

WORDS THAT END LIKE BOTANY

accompany
Albany
any
Bethany
company
dittany
Germany
holding company
insurance company
lactation tetany
mahogany
many
not having any
ratany
rhatany
start-up company
the Litany
the many
tiffany
trading company

Synonyms and antonyms of botany in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «botany» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF BOTANY

Find out the translation of botany to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of botany from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «botany» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

植物学
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

botánica
570 millions of speakers

English

botany
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

वनस्पति विज्ञान
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

علم النبات
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

ботаника
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

botânica
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

উদ্ভিদ্তত্ব
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

botanique
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Botani
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Botanik
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

植物学
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

식물학
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Botani
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

thực vật học
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

தாவரவியல்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

वनस्पतिशास्त्र
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

botanik
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

botanica
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

botanika
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

ботаніка
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

botanica
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

βοτανική
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

Plant
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

botanik
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

botanikk
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of botany

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «BOTANY»

The term «botany» is very widely used and occupies the 22.004 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «BOTANY» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about botany

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6 QUOTES WITH «BOTANY»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word botany.
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George Bentham
I decided that my means were sufficient to enable me to devote myself to botany, a determination which I never, during the long period of my subsequent career, had on any occasion any reason to repent of.
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Johannes Vilhelm Jensen
The grounding in natural sciences which I obtained in the course of my medical studies, including preliminary examinations in botany, zoology, physics, and chemistry, was to become decisive in determining the trend of my literary work.
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Edward Thorndike
Just as the science and art of agriculture depend upon chemistry and botany, so the art of education depends upon physiology and psychology.
4
Natasha Trethewey
I am interested in 18th century natural philosophy, science, particularly botany, the study of hybridity in plants and animals, which, of course, then allows me to consider the hybridity of language.
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Gilbert White
It is, I find, in zoology as it is in botany: all nature is so full, that that district produces the greatest variety which is the most examined.
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Mara Wilson
If I were to talk to Lindsay Lohan, I'd encourage her to get the hell out of acting and into something soothing. Take up botany or something.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «BOTANY»

Discover the use of botany in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to botany and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Botany: An Introduction to Plant Biology
Updated And Revised To Keep Pace With These Developments, The Fifth Edition Of Botany: An Introduction To Plant Biology Provides A Modern And Comprehensive Overview Of The Fundamentals Of Botany While Retaining The Important Focus Of ...
James D. Mauseth, 2014
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The Botany of Desire: A Plant's-eye View of the World
Pollan tells the story of four domesticated species - the apple, the tulip, marijuana and the potato, and describes how each has thrived by satisfying humankind's most basic desires.
Michael Pollan, 2002
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University Botany I : (Algae, Fungi, Bryophyta And Pteridophyta)
With All These Features, This Book Would Serve As An Excellent Text For The Core Course Of Botany Of Andhra Pradesh And Other Indian Universities.
S.M. Reddy, 2001
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Marijuana Botany: An Advanced Study: The Propagation and ...
The book presents scientific and horticultural principles, along with their practical applications, necessary for the breeding and propagation of Cannabis and in particular, marijuana.
Robert Connell Clarke, 1981
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The Botany of Mangroves
A concise, descriptive overview of mangrove plants, with emphasis on individual species.
Philip Barry Tomlinson, 1994
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Marine Botany
MARINE BOTANY Second Edition Unmatched in detail and breadth, this Second Edition of Marine Botany explores the startling diversity and environmental dynamics of the hundreds of micro- and macroalgae, seagrasses, mangroves, and salt marshes ...
Clinton J. Dawes, 1998
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Botany
We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.
J. D. Hooker, 2010
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Forensic Botany: Principles and Applications to Criminal ...
In an effort to build the scientific foundation for this promising field, this book provides definitive coverage of forensic botany with detailed applications and case examples.
Heather Miller Coyle, 2004
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Medical Botany: Plants Affecting Human Health
This new edition has been completely updated, but retains the extensive research and the well-written background of the original.
Walter H. Lewis, 2003
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Systematic Botany
Since It Is Not Possible To Treat Adequately The Various Plant-Groups Under A Single Volume, This Edition Is Restricted To A Discussion Of The Angiosperms.
Subhash Chandra Datta, 1988

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «BOTANY»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term botany is used in the context of the following news items.
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Botany Bay makes Daily Telegraph's best beaches list
Botany Bay has been named in the top 20 of Britain's Best Beaches in a Daily Telegraph list. The Kingsgate beach ranks number 9 in the list ... «Thanet Gazette, Jul 15»
2
Admirals claim Auckland bragging rights over Swarm
The West Auckland Admirals beat the Botany Swarm 7-2 in the week five feature game of the NZIHL. The West Auckland Admirals have ... «Stuff.co.nz, Jul 15»
3
Even the Japanese sought to protect Botanic Gardens in WWII
As a science student, the subjects I read included botany, and I have fond memories of lecturers taking us to the Botanic Gardens to talk about ... «The Straits Times, Jul 15»
4
Humpbacks tandem breach reveals the drama and romance of their …
For the past 18 years, Mr Ross said the same group of volunteers had performed whale counts at Cape Solander near Botany and the numbers ... «Herald Sun, Jul 15»
5
NSW-style asset recycling will be new normal, as states search for …
... play, having recently bought 25 per cent of the NSW ports of Botany and Port Kembla, despite the unexpectedly big multiples involved. «The Australian Financial Review, Jul 15»
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Rancher to talk about sustainable grazing
With a background in business, botany and zoology, Bean concentrates on raising grass-fed lamb while protecting and restoring the native ... «Idaho Mountain Express and Guide, Jul 15»
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Tips to grow a miniature garden
... the right color tones, and there you go — your miniature garden is ready," says the doctor, who was more attentive in his botany classes than ... «Times of India, Jul 15»
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Back to botany: Chanel Fall/Winter 2015 makeup collection
Chanel's fall makeup collection was heavily inspired by botany, with hues borrowed from the plants, flowers and nuts that you would find during ... «http://www.buro247.sg/, Jul 15»
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Northwood Seconds pick up four-wicket win over Botany Bay
Botany Bay were dismissed for 190 in 48.5 overs with Ram Nandiraju taking two for 38 and Jah Anzeb Rizvi returning figures of three for 41 ... «Watford Observer, Jul 15»
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Fit For the Future: land grab for Sydney Airport and Port Botany
Botany Bay Council staff burnt the midnight oil over the weekend to get their ... The tribunal will decide whether the Botany Bay is “fit” enough to ... «The Daily Telegraph, Jun 15»

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