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1. (physiology) relating to involuntary bodily functions
   "vegetative functions such as digestion or growth or circulation"
    
2. (of reproduction) characterized by asexual processes
   - vegetal
    
3. Composed of vegetation or plants
   "the decaying vegetative layer covering a forest floor";
   - vegetational, vegetal
    
4. Of or relating to an activity that is passive and monotonous
   "a dull vegetative lifestyle";
   - vegetive

See also: asexual, involuntary, nonsexual

Encyclopedia: Vegetative