self-fertile en · ADJ
Etymology
Etymology tree Proto-Indo-European *swé? Proto-Indo-European *selbʰ-der. Proto-Germanic *selbaz Old English self Old English self- Middle English self- English self- English fertile English self-fertile From self- + fertile.
Meanings
- (of a plant) Capable of self-fertilization.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| most self-fertile | Degree=Sup | lexicographic | |
| more self-fertile | Degree=Cmp | lexicographic |
Antonyms
self-sterile (antonym(s) of “capable of self-fertilization”)