stem
word
/ˈstɛm/
/stˈɛm/
Definition
The main long, thin part of a plant that supports leaves and flowers. Also used for the origin or main part of something, like a problem.
Usage & Nuances
Common in both scientific (biology) and figurative (origin, cause) contexts. Collocations: 'rose stem', 'from the stem', 'stem of the problem'. Verb form ('to stem from') means 'to originate from'. Do not confuse noun and verb uses.
Spanish: tallo - raíz (de un problema u origen de algo)Portuguese (BR): caule - raiz (de um problema/origem de algo)Portuguese (PT): caule - raiz (de um problema/origem de algo)Chinese (Simplified): 茎 - 根源（问题或事情的起因）Chinese (Traditional): 莖 - 根源（問題或事情的起因）Hindi: तना - जड़ (किसी समस्या या बात की उत्पत्ति)Arabic: ساق - أصل (سبب أو منشأ المشكلة)Bengali: ডাঁটা - মূল (সমস্যার মূল কারণ)Russian: стебель - причина (источник чего-либо)Japanese: 茎（くき） - 根源（問題などの原因）Vietnamese: thân cây - nguồn gốc (nguyên nhân của vấn đề)Korean: 줄기 - 근원 (문제의 원인)Turkish: sap - köken (sorunun ya da bir şeyin kaynağı)Urdu: تنا - اصل (مسئلے یا چیز کی بنیاد)Indonesian: batang - asal (penyebab masalah atau sumber sesuatu)
Example Sentences
The rose has a long stem.
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Please cut the stem before putting the flower in water.
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Grass has a thin green stem.
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The real issue stems from poor communication.
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Check the stem for any signs of disease before planting.
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Most words in English stem from Latin or Germanic roots.
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