1. stem
noun. ['ˈstɛm'] (linguistics) the form of a word after all affixes are removed.
Synonyms
Etymology
- stem (English)
- stemma (Old Norse)
- stemn (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
2. stem
verb. ['ˈstɛm'] grow out of, have roots in, originate in.
Synonyms
Etymology
- stem (English)
- stemma (Old Norse)
- stemn (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
3. stem
noun. ['ˈstɛm'] a slender or elongated structure that supports a plant or fungus or a plant part or plant organ.
Synonyms
Etymology
- stem (English)
- stemma (Old Norse)
- stemn (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
4. stem
noun. ['ˈstɛm'] cylinder forming a long narrow part of something.
Etymology
- stem (English)
- stemma (Old Norse)
- stemn (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
5. stem
noun. ['ˈstɛm'] a turn made in skiing; the back of one ski is forced outward and the other ski is brought parallel to it.
Antonyms
Etymology
- stem (English)
- stemma (Old Norse)
- stemn (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
6. stem
verb. ['ˈstɛm'] stop the flow of a liquid.
Etymology
- stem (English)
- stemma (Old Norse)
- stemn (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
7. stem
verb. ['ˈstɛm'] cause to point inward.
Antonyms
Synonyms
Etymology
- stem (English)
- stemma (Old Norse)
- stemn (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
8. stem
noun. ['ˈstɛm'] front part of a vessel or aircraft.
Synonyms
Etymology
- stem (English)
- stemma (Old Norse)
- stemn (Old English (ca. 450-1100))