AESTIVATION - Definition & Meaning for Kids

Simple definitions and word synonyms for kids.

Meaning 1

Part of speech: Noun

(zoology) cessation or slowing of activity during the summer

Example: especially slowing of metabolism in some animals during a hot or dry period

Meaning 2

Part of speech: Noun

(botany) the arrangement of sepals and petals in a flower bud before it opens

Synonyms

Estivation, Aestivation

🌱 Word Origin (Etymology)

The word "aestivation" comes from Latin aestivare.

🧩 Fun Fact

Many Latin words entered English twice—once through French and once through direct borrowing.

➡️ Words that Start with AE

Aesculapius Aegean Aerially Aesthete Aegises Aesculapian Aegir Aestivating Aeronautics Aerolite Aegina Aerialists

Words that End with ON ⬅️

Aggron Aron Bagon Bastiodon Cascoon Charmeleon Cobalion Drapion Drifloon Druddigon Duosion Empoleon