B2 verb Neutro

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.

Exemplos

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1

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.

Família de palavras

Substantivo
botany
Advérbio
botanically
Adjetivo
botanical
Relacionado
botanist
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Dica de memorização

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

Quiz rápido

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

Correto!

A resposta correta é: botanical

Exemplos

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.

Família de palavras

Substantivo
botany
Advérbio
botanically
Adjetivo
botanical
Relacionado
botanist

Colocações comuns

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

Frases Comuns

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

Frequentemente confundido com

botanical vs biological

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

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Notas de uso

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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Erros comuns

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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Dica de memorização

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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Origem da palavra

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

Padrões gramaticais

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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Contexto cultural

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.

Quiz rápido

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

Correto!

A resposta correta é: botanical

Palavras relacionadas

to

A1

Used to indicate the place, person, or thing that someone or something moves toward. It can also mark the recipient of an action or the limit of a range.

and

A1

A primary conjunction used to connect words, phrases, or clauses that are grammatically equal. It indicates addition, a sequence of events, or a relationship between two things.

a

A1

A word used before a singular noun that is not specific or is being mentioned for the first time. It is used only before words that begin with a consonant sound to indicate one of something.

that

A1

This word is a demonstrative pronoun used to indicate a specific person, object, or idea that is further away in space or time from the speaker. It is also used to refer back to something that has already been mentioned or to introduce a clause that identifies something.

I

A1

The pronoun 'I' is used by a speaker or writer to refer to themselves as the subject of a verb. It is the first-person singular subject pronoun in English and is always capitalized regardless of its position in a sentence.

for

A1

Used to show who is intended to have or use something, or to explain the purpose or reason for an action. It is also frequently used to indicate a specific duration of time.

not

A1

A function word used to express negation or denial. It is primarily used to make a sentence or phrase negative, often following an auxiliary verb or the verb 'to be'.

with

A1

A preposition used to indicate that people or things are together, in the same place, or performing an action together. It can also describe the instrument used to perform an action or a characteristic that someone or something has.

he

A1

A pronoun used to refer to a male person or animal that has already been mentioned or is easily identified. It functions as the subject of a sentence.

you

A1

Used to refer to the person or people that the speaker is addressing. It is the second-person pronoun used for both singular and plural subjects and objects.

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