Definitions

1. noun

A stem or stemma, especially a diagram showing the genealogical relationships of manuscripts or other versions of a text.

“The scholars used a stemma to trace the evolution of the ancient text.”

2. noun

A stem or stemma, especially in botany, the upper part of a plant that bears the leaves and flowers.

“The tree’s stemma had been damaged in the storm.”

3. verb

To provide or show a stemma, especially in textual criticism.

“The expert stemma to help the students understand the complex text.”