Simple meaning
What does Botany mean?
Botany means plant science.
Dictionary definition
Botany means the study of plants.
Example sentences
Botany in a sentence
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In science class, we learned what botany means.
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The reading passage used botany to explain a life science idea clearly.
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During a school project, using botany correctly made our biology description more precise.
Synonyms
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plant scienceRelated meaning; check context for exact use.
plant studyRelated meaning; check context for exact use.
flora studyRelated meaning; check context for exact use.
Antonyms
Opposite words
zoologyHelpful contrast for understanding the term.
animal studyHelpful contrast for understanding the term.
Word family
Botany word family
Base word
botany
noun
botany
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What does botany mean?
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