vegetation
/ˌvɛd͡ʒəˈteɪʃən/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: vegetations
Sense 1
Meaning · English
Plants, taken collectively.
Noun
Examples
There were large amounts of vegetation in the forest.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
An abnormal mass on an endocardial surface, especially a heart valve, composed chiefly of fibrin and platelets and often containing microorganisms.
Noun
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “vegetation” mean?
Plants, taken collectively.
Is “vegetation” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.