(n) any of the cells of a plant or animal except the reproductive cells; a cell that does not participate in the production of gametes, Syn. vegetative cell, Example:somatic cells are produced from preexisting cells
(adj) composed of vegetation or plants, Syn. vegetational, vegetative, Example:regions rich in vegetal products; vegetational cover; the decaying vegetative layer covering a forest floor
1. Growing, or having the power of growing, as plants; capable of vegetating. [ 1913 Webster ]
2. Having the power to produce growth in plants; as, the vegetative properties of soil. [ 1913 Webster ]
3. (Biol.) Having relation to growth or nutrition; partaking of simple growth and enlargement of the systems of nutrition, apart from the sensorial or distinctively animal functions; vegetal. [ 1913 Webster ]
-- Veg"e*ta*tive*ly, adv. -- Veg"e*ta*tive*ness, n. [ 1913 Webster ]