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   Stem

   /stem/

   

   noun

   • 1. the main body or stalk of a plant or shrub, typically rising above ground but occasionally subterranean. Similar trunkstalkstockcanetechnical:peduncle
   • ▪ the stalk supporting a fruit, flower, or leaf, and attaching it to a larger branch, twig, or stalk. Similar stalkshoottwigtechnical:binepedicelpetiolepeduncleaxis
   • 2. a long, thin supportive or main section of something: "the main stem of the wing feathers"
   • ▪ the slender part of a wineglass between the base and the bowl: "her fingers tightened on the stem of her glass"
   • ▪ the tube of a tobacco pipe: "Stanley eyed his father over the stem of his pipe"
   • ▪ a rod or cylinder in a mechanism, for example the sliding shaft of a bolt or the winding pin of a watch: "the stem of the bolt edged clear"
   • ▪ a vertical stroke in a letter or musical note.
   • 3. the root or main part of a noun, adjective, or other word, to which inflections or formative elements are added.
   • ▪ the main line of descent of a family or nation: archaic, literary "the Hellenic tribes were derived from the Aryan stem"
   • 4. the main upright timber or metal piece at the bow of a ship, to which the ship's sides are joined: "the spines and bow stems of abandoned hulks"
   • 5. a pipe used for smoking crack or opium. informal US

   verb

   • 1. originate in or be caused by: "many of the universities' problems stem from rapid expansion"
   • 2. remove the stems from (fruit or tobacco leaves): "her aunt and her mother were stemming currants on the side porch"
   • 3. (of a boat) make headway against (the tide or current): "if the wind will only freshen a little, we shall be able to stem the first of the flood"

   Word Origin Old Englishstemn, stefn, of Germanic origin; related to Dutch stam and German Stamm. stem1 (sense 4 of the noun) is related to Dutch steven, German Steven.

   Derivatives

   • 1. stemless adjective
   • 2. stemlike adjective

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2. stemeducationguide.com › what-is-stemWhat is STEM? What You Need to Know - STEM Education Guide

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   Mar 21, 2024 · STEM intertwines science, tech, engineering, and math for integrated learning. A quality STEM education encourages problem-solving and real-world application. STEM fields are known for their significant growth and lucrative job opportunities.

3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › stemStem Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   The meaning of STEM is the main trunk of a plant; specifically : a primary plant axis that develops buds and shoots instead of roots. How to use stem in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Stem.

4. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Science,_technologyScience, technology, engineering, and mathematics - Wikipedia

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   Science, technology, engineering, and mathematics ( STEM) is an umbrella term used to group together the distinct but related technical disciplines of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. The term is typically used in the context of education policy or curriculum choices in schools.

5. www.weareteachers.com › what-is-stemWhat Is STEM and Why Is It Important in Education?

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   Apr 12, 2023 · STEM stands for science, technology, engineering, and math. STEM curriculum blends those subjects in order to teach “21st-century skills,” or tools students need to have if they wish to succeed in the workplace of the “future.”

6. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishSTEM | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   STEM definition: 1. a central part of something from which other parts can develop or grow, or which forms a support…. Learn more.

7. www.britannica.com › topic › STEM-educationSTEM | Description, Development, & Facts | Britannica

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   Jul 3, 2024 · STEM, field and curriculum centred on education in the disciplines of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). The STEM acronym was introduced in 2001 by scientific administrators at the U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF).

8. www.dictionary.com › browse › stemSTEM Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

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   noun. the main axis of a plant, which bears the leaves, axillary buds, and flowers and contains a hollow cylinder of vascular tissue. any similar subsidiary structure in such plants that bears a flower, fruit, or leaf. a corresponding structure in algae and fungi.