/ˈeks.ɛrt/ EX-ser-t

Definitions

1. verb

to thrust or project something out, such as a leaf or a part of a plant, from its normal position

“The plant exserts its flower buds in early spring.”

2. verb

to bring forward or present something

“The lawyer exserted the key piece of evidence that changed the course of the trial.”

3. noun

the act of thrusting or projecting something out

“The exsertion of the leaf was triggered by the increase in temperature.”

4. noun

the part of a plant that is thrust out

“The exsert of the flower is a beautiful shade of purple.”