The meaning of VEGETATIVE is relating to, composed of, or suggesting vegetation. How to use vegetative in a sentence.

/ ˈvedʒ.ə.teɪ.t̬ɪv / Add to word list alive but showing no brain activity (Definition of vegetative from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus © Cambridge University Press)

If someone is in a vegetative state, they are unable to move, think, or speak, and their condition is not likely to improve.

1. growing or developing as or like plants; vegetating. 2. of, pertaining to, or concerned with vegetation or vegetable growth. 3. noting the parts of a plant not specialized for reproduction. 4. (of …

There are 15 meanings listed in OED's entry for the word vegetative, three of which are labelled obsolete. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence.

Definition of vegetative adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

Dec 11, 2025 · From Middle French végétatif, from Medieval Latin vegetativus, from past participle stem of vegetare. vegetative (comparative more vegetative, superlative most vegetative) Of or relating to …