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Meaning of 'transplant' (Webster Dictionary)

1 . Transplant [ v. t.]
- To remove, and plant in another place; as, to transplant trees.
- To remove, and settle or establish for residence in another place; as, to transplant inhabitants.

Meaning of 'transplant' (Princeton's WordNet)

1 . transplant [ n]
Meaning (1):
- an operation moving an organ from one organism (the donor) to another (the recipient)
Example in sentence:
  • a child had a multiple organ transplant two months ago;
  • he had a kidney transplant;
  • the long-term results of cardiac transplantation are now excellent
Meaning (2):
- the act of removing something from one location and introducing it in another location
Example in sentence:
  • she returned to Alabama because she could not bear transplantation;
  • the transplant did not flower until the second year;
  • too frequent transplanting is not good for families
3 . transplant [ v]
Meaning (3):
- transfer from one place or period to another
Example in sentence:
  • The ancient Greek story was transplanted into Modern America
Meaning (4):
- be transplantable
Example in sentence:
  • These delicate plants do not transplant easily
Meaning (5):
- lift and reset in another soil or situation
Example in sentence:
  • Transplant the young rice plants

Nearby Words:

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