AESTIVATION Synonyms
There is 1 synonym of the word
aestivation.
(exact relations)
There are 4 hypernyms of the word aestivation. (close relations)
There are 4 hypernyms of the word aestivation. (close relations)
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Definition of AESTIVATION
Definition of AESTIVATION
Best Alternative Words for AESTIVATION
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estivation | nounn | |||||||
noun • (zoology) cessation or slowing of activity during the summer; especially slowing of metabolism in some animals during a hot or dry period • (botany) the arrangement of sepals and petals in a flower bud before it opens |
Best Hypernyms For AESTIVATION
Here is a list of related hypernyms for
aestivation, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (4)
arrangement
dormancy
quiescence
quiescency