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radicle
This term is a specialized botanical descriptor used almost exclusively in scientific, academic, or horticultural contexts. It describes the embryonic root that establishes the initial anchor for a seedling, distinguishing it from the mature root system that develops later.
Because it is a technical term, it is rarely encountered in casual conversation. It is frequently confused with the word radical, though the two are unrelated in modern usage; the former refers to a biological structure, while the latter typically refers to political or mathematical concepts.
Meanings
Examples
The radicle is the first part of the embryo to emerge from the seed.
Look closely at the seed and you can see the tiny radicle pushing through.
The radicle grows downward into the soil to anchor the plant.
I wonder if the radicle has already broken through the seed coat.
Water absorption begins as soon as the radicle emerges.
The radicle eventually develops into the primary root system.
A damaged radicle often prevents the seed from germinating successfully.
The radicle is protected by a root cap as it pushes through the earth.