B2 verb Neutral

botanical

/bəˈtæn.ɪ.kəl/

Relating to the scientific study of plants or derived from plants. It describes things connected to botany, such as research, specific garden types, or natural ingredients in products.

Beispiele

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I bought a botanical soap that smells like lavender and mint.

I bought a plant-based soap that smells like lavender and mint.

2

The foundation provides grants for botanical preservation in tropical rainforests.

The foundation provides grants for the preservation of plant life in tropical rainforests.

3

We spent the whole afternoon chilling at the botanical garden.

We spent the whole afternoon relaxing at the plant-focused garden.

Wortfamilie

Nomen
botany
Adverb
botanically
Adjektiv
botanical
Verwandt
botanist
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Merkhilfe

Think of 'Botany' (the study of plants) + 'Natural'. If it is green, grows in soil, and is scientific, it is botanical.

Schnelles Quiz

The city's _____ garden is home to over 5,000 species of rare and exotic plants.

Richtig!

Die richtige Antwort ist: botanical

Beispiele

1

I bought a botanical soap that smells like lavender and mint.

everyday

I bought a plant-based soap that smells like lavender and mint.

2

The foundation provides grants for botanical preservation in tropical rainforests.

formal

The foundation provides grants for the preservation of plant life in tropical rainforests.

3

We spent the whole afternoon chilling at the botanical garden.

informal

We spent the whole afternoon relaxing at the plant-focused garden.

4

Botanical specimens collected in the 19th century are still used for genetic research.

academic

Plant samples collected in the 1800s are still used for genetic research.

5

Our new beverage line features a unique blend of botanical extracts.

business

Our new drink line features a unique mix of plant-derived substances.

Wortfamilie

Nomen
botany
Adverb
botanically
Adjektiv
botanical
Verwandt
botanist

Häufige Kollokationen

botanical garden a place where plants are grown for scientific study and public display
botanical extract a substance obtained from a plant for use in medicine or cosmetics
botanical illustration a detailed, scientific drawing of a plant
botanical research the scientific study of plant life
botanical source the specific plant origin of a material

Häufige Phrasen

botanical garden

a park dedicated to the collection and display of plants

botanical name

the scientific Latin name given to a plant species

botanical origin

coming from a plant source rather than a chemical one

Wird oft verwechselt mit

botanical vs biological

Biological refers to all living organisms (plants and animals), while botanical refers specifically to plants.

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Nutzungshinweise

The term is almost always used as an adjective before a noun. While 'botanic' is an alternative, 'botanical' is the much more common form in modern English.

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Häufige Fehler

Learners often use 'botanic' when 'botanical garden' is the fixed proper name for a location, and sometimes confuse it with 'herbal', which usually implies medicinal or culinary use.

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Merkhilfe

Think of 'Botany' (the study of plants) + 'Natural'. If it is green, grows in soil, and is scientific, it is botanical.

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Wortherkunft

Derived from the Greek word 'botane', which means 'grass', 'herb', or 'pasture'.

Grammatikmuster

Used as an attributive adjective (placed before the noun). It is a non-gradable adjective; something is either botanical or it is not (rarely used with 'very').
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Kultureller Kontext

Botanical gardens are historically significant institutions in many Western cities, originally founded for medicinal research and now serving as key sites for conservation and public education.

Schnelles Quiz

The city's _____ garden is home to over 5,000 species of rare and exotic plants.

Richtig!

Die richtige Antwort ist: botanical

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