assurgent [uh-sur-juh nt] ExamplesWord Origin See more synonyms for assurgent on Thesaurus.com adjective Botany.
- curving upward, as leaves; ascendant.
Origin of assurgent 1570–80; Latin assurgent- (stem of assurgēns rising up, present participle of assurgere). See as-, surge,-ent Related formsas·sur·gen·cy, noun Related Words for assurgent originating, proceeding, soaring, rising, springing, issuing, stemming, ascendant, abiogenic, assurgent, idiopathic Examples from the Web for assurgent Historical Examples of assurgent
Assurgent: down-curved at base, then upcurved to an erect position.
Explanation of Terms Used in Entomology
John. B. Smith
A man or beast rising out of the sea is said to be assurgent.
The Manual of Heraldry; Fifth Edition
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British Dictionary definitions for assurgent assurgent adjective
- (of leaves, stems, etc) curving or growing upwards; rising
Derived Formsassurgency, nounWord Origin for assurgent C16: from Latin assurgere to rise up, from surgere to rise