[ˈvɛdʒɪtətɪv], (Adjective)

Definitions:
- relating to or denoting reproduction or propagation achieved by asexual means, either naturally (budding, rhizomes, runners, bulbs, etc.) or artificially (grafting, layering, or taking cuttings)
(e.g: vegetative spores)

- relating to vegetation or plant life
(e.g: diverse vegetative types)

- (of a person) alive but comatose and without apparent brain activity or responsiveness


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Origin:
late Middle English (in vegetative): from Old French vegetatif, -ive or medieval Latin vegetativus (see vegetate)