vegetation

Definition

• n. all the plant life in a particular region or period
• n. the process of growth in plants
• n. an abnormal growth or excrescence (especially a warty excrescence on the valves of the heart)
• n. inactivity that is passive and monotonous, comparable to the inactivity of plant life

Word forms

Plural

vegetations

Example sentences

1. n.

   The forest is full of diverse vegetation that provides habitat for many animals.

2. n.

   The doctor explained that the abnormal vegetation in the tissue could indicate a serious health issue.