acropetal

adjective

That develops, matures or opens from the base towards the apex in sequence.

Antonyms: basipetal

Similar Words

acrasia acreages acres /ˈeɪ.kəz/ acridine acrobatic acronym /ˈæk.ɹə.nɪm/ acropolises /æˈkɹɒ.pɒ.lɪs.ɪz/ acrostic /əˈkɹɑstɪk/ acrylate acrylic /ə.ˈkɹɪ.lɪk/