transplanting Meaning, Definition & Usage

1. noun the act of removing something from one location and introducing it in another location
   transplantation; transplant.
   
   • the transplant did not flower until the second year
   • too frequent transplanting is not good for families
   • she returned to Alabama because she could not bear transplantation
2. verb lift and reset in another soil or situation
   transfer; transplant.
   
   • Transplant the young rice plants
3. verb be transplantable
   transplant.
   
   • These delicate plants do not transplant easily
4. verb place the organ of a donor into the body of a recipient
   graft; transplant.
   
5. verb transfer from one place or period to another
   transfer; transpose; transplant.
   
   • The ancient Greek story was transplanted into Modern America

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