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Definition of xerophytically

xerophytically

/ˌzɪr.əˈfɪt.ɪ.kli/
xe · ro · phyt · i · cal · ly
Adjective:xerophytic
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xerophytically Lexical Profile

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• adverb

1

In a manner characteristic of a xerophyte; by utilizing biological adaptations to survive and thrive in extremely dry environments with limited water availability.

Example

"The native desert shrubs grow xerophytically, utilizing deep taproots and small, waxy leaves to conserve precious moisture."

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• Rhymes for xerophytically

• Nearby Words

xeromorphous
xerophagy
xerophyllum
xerophytically
xerostomia
xerotes
xerotripsis

Word Origin & Etymology

Derived from 'xerophyte' (from Greek 'xēros' meaning 'dry' and 'phyton' meaning 'plant') combined with the adjectival suffixes '-ic' and '-al', and the adverbial suffix '-ly'.

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180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Xerophytically. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 14, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/xerophytically
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