atropic

/ˈætrɒpɪk/

Definitions

1. adjective

Lacking or without tropism; lacking a directional response to stimuli.

“The atropic plant showed no signs of growth towards light.”

2. noun

A substance or organism that lacks tropism.

“The researcher studied the properties of the atropic cells.”

Synonyms

  • heterotropic
  • non-tropic

Antonyms

  • heterotrophic
  • tropic