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caducous

[kuh-dyoo-kuhs]

caducous Definition

  • 1(of a part of an organism) falling off or shedding at an early stage of development
  • 2ephemeral; transitory

Using caducous: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "caducous" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The caducous leaves of the tree were shed in autumn.

  • Example

    The tadpole's tail is a caducous structure that is lost during metamorphosis.

  • Example

    The company's initial success was caducous, and it soon went bankrupt.

  • Example

    The politician's popularity was caducous, and he lost the election.

caducous Synonyms and Antonyms

Phrases with caducous

  • a temporary tooth in young mammals that is replaced by a permanent tooth

    Example

    The baby's first tooth was a caducous tooth that fell out when she was six years old.

  • a calyx (the sepals of a flower) that falls off before the flower opens

    Example

    The caducous calyx of the poppy flower is shed as the petals open.

  • a flag that is flown only temporarily, such as for a special occasion or event

    Example

    The caducous flag of the Olympics is raised and lowered only during the games.

Origins of caducous

from Latin 'caducus', meaning 'liable to fall' or 'falling off'

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Summary: caducous in Brief

The term 'caducous' [kuh-dyoo-kuhs] describes a part of an organism that falls off or sheds at an early stage of development, or something that is ephemeral or transitory. Examples include the caducous leaves of a tree, the tadpole's tail, and the company's initial success. The term also extends to phrases like 'caducous tooth,' which refers to a temporary tooth in young mammals that is replaced by a permanent tooth.