Definition
Definition of STEM - Reverso English Dictionary
Acronym
education termTECH. school areas covering science, technology, engineering and mathematicsTECH.
- STEM programs encourage students to explore science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.
- Many scholarships are now reserved for students pursuing STEM fields.
- She hopes her daughter’s interest in robotics will lead to a STEM career.
Terms with STEM included in their meaning
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decoration
cut stem with blooms used for decoration
plant
main stem of a plant supporting leaves or flowers
tree part
main central stem of a tree
kitchenware
drinking glass with no handle or stem
tree growth
grow out from the trunk or main stem
plants
strong slender stem like bamboo or reed
botany
plant with thick stem and spines, no leaves
drinking vessel
cup with a stem, often used for drinking or ceremonies
biology
fleshy body of fungi with a cap and stem
botany
tropical plant with spined leaves and thick stem
climbing runner
stem of a pumpkin plant
cooking
underground stem of ginger plant used in cooking
objects
device with bowl and stem for smoking tobacco
botany
plant with non-woody stem
glassware
tall narrow glass with a stem for drinking champagne
plant
the stem supporting the flower
plant description
having four leaves on a stem or plant
plant
growing in pairs on a stem
stem cell
cell that can develop into different cell types
botany
thin spirally coiling stem attaching plant to support
plant stem
having a wide or fat stem or stalk
botany
thick underground part of a stem or rhizome
plant
of leaves or flowers, positioned across on a stem
language
stem of a word in grammar
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- French:STEM, ...
- German:MINT, ...
- Italian:scienze, tecnologia, ingegneria e matematica, ...
- Spanish:CTIM, ...
- Portuguese:STEM, ...
- Chinese:理工科, ...
- Japanese:STEM教育, ...
- Arabic:مَجالاتُ العِلمِ وَالتِّقنِيَّةِ وَالهِندَسَةِ وَالرِّياضِيَّاتِ, ...
- Hebrew:סְטֶם, ...
- Russian:естественно-научное и техническое образование, ...
- Ukrainian:STEM, ...
- Hindi:विज्ञान, प्रौद्योगिकी, अभियांत्रिकी और गणित, ...
Definition of stem - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
botanymain part of a plant rising above the ground
- The stem of the rose was covered in thorns.
2.
sourceorigin or cause of a situation
- The stem of the problem lies in communication.
3.
linguisticsTECH. base form of a word without affixesTECH.
- The stem of 'running' is 'run'.
4.
kitchenwarelong thin part of a wine glass
- She held the glass by the stem.
5.
musicTECH. vertical stroke of a musical noteTECH.
- The note's stem indicates its duration.
6.
cyclingTECH. component connecting handlebars to bicycle forkTECH.
- He adjusted the stem for a better fit.
7.
musicTECH. premixed portion of a track for remixingTECH.
- The DJ used the stem for the remix.
8.
typographyTECH. vertical stroke of a letterTECH.
- The stem of the letter 'T' is straight.
9.
maritimeTECH. main upright timber at the bow of a vesselTECH.
- The ship's stem was reinforced for strength.
Verb
1.
removaltr. remove the stalk from a fruit or flower before usetr.
- She stemmed the cherries before baking the pie.
2.
originintr. originate or be caused by somethingintr.
- His fear stems from a childhood incident.
3.
controltr. stop the flow or spread of somethingtr.
- Efforts were made to stem the tide of misinformation.
4.
skiingintr. TECH. move skis apart with tips inward to slow downintr. TECH.
- He stemmed his skis to control his speed.
5.
climbingintr. TECH. use a stance with feet spread apart in climbingintr. TECH.
- She stemmed in the chimney to reach the top.
Images of stem
main part of a plant rising above the ground 
long thin part of a wine glass 
component connecting handlebars to bicycle fork 
main upright timber at the bow of a vessel
Expressions with stem
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be traced to, happening because of something else
Her anxiety stemmed from years of uncertainty.
from one end to the other
The house was renovated from stem to stern.
control or limit the spread of something
New policies were introduced to stem the flow of misinformation.
stop or slow something that is increasing or spreading
We must stem the tide of misinformation.
preserved ginger in sugar syrup
She added stem ginger to the dessert for extra flavor.
control the outbreak of a disease
Efforts to stem the epidemic were intensified by health officials.
cell that can develop into any body cell type
Stem cells can transform into any cell needed by the body.
long narrow part of a valve that controls or allows flow
The mechanic checked the valve stem on the tire for air leaks.
one of ten symbols in Chinese calendar system
The celestial stem is part of the sexagenary cycle.
embroidery stitch used for outlining, often forming a twisted line
She used a stem stitch to outline the flower.
skiing technique where skis form a V to control speed or direction
He used a stem turn to navigate the steep slope.
vowel ending a stem before an inflection
In Latin, the stem vowel 'a' appears in 'rosa'.
ordinal used like Roman numerals in numbering
He used a heavenly stem to outline his report.
originate or develop from a source
The idea stemmed out of a casual conversation.
rousing speech, especially by a politician
The candidate's stem-winder energized the crowd.
Origin of stem
Old English, stemn (support)
Examples of stem in a sentence
He carefully trimmed the stem of the plant. The stem of their argument was a misunderstanding. Poverty is often the stem of social issues. The stem of 'happiness' is 'happy'. In 'unbelievable', 'believe' is the stem. The stem snapped, spilling wine everywhere.
She admired the delicate stem of the goblet. Draw the stem downward from the notehead. The stems in this passage all point upward. The stem was too short for his comfort. She replaced the stem to improve handling. Send me the vocal stem without effects. She layered the drum stem beneath the chorus. The stem of the letter 'I' is missing. In typography, the stem is crucial for clarity. The vessel's stem was crafted from oak. Inspect the stem for any signs of damage. He stemmed the roses for the bouquet. The chef stemmed the herbs for the dish. The policy issues stem from outdated regulations. Her confidence stems from years of experience. New policies were introduced to stem the rise in pollution. The government took action to stem the outbreak. She learned to stem quickly on the steep slope. He had to stem to avoid the obstacle. He stemmed across the gap with ease. The climber stemmed between the rocks to ascend.
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- French:tige, équeuter, ...
- German:Stiel, entstielen, ...
- Italian:gambo, togliere il gambo, ...
- Spanish:tallo, quitar el pedúnculo, ...
- Portuguese:caule, tirar o pé, ...
- Chinese:茎, 去掉, ...
- Japanese:茎, 茎を取る, ...
- Arabic:سَاق, قَطَعَ العُود, ...
- Hebrew:גִּבְעוֹל, לְהָסִיר אֶת הַגִּבְעוֹל, ...
- Russian:стебель, удалять стебли, ...
- Ukrainian:стебло, видаляти стебло, ...
- Hindi:तना, डंठल निकालना, ...
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