vegetative vegetative /ˌvɛdʒəˈteɪtɪv/

adjective

1. (of reproduction) characterized by asexual processes  ( vegetal , vegetative )
   (of reproduction) characterized by asexual processes
   
2. (physiology) relating to involuntary bodily functions  ( vegetative )
   (physiology) relating to involuntary bodily functions
    Vegetative functions such as digestion or growth or circulation
   vegetative functions such as digestion or growth or circulation
   
3. Of or relating to an activity that is passive and monotonous  ( vegetative , vegetive )
   of or relating to an activity that is passive and monotonous
    A dull vegetative lifestyle
   a dull vegetative lifestyle
   
4. Composed of vegetation or plants  ( vegetal , vegetational , vegetative )
   composed of vegetation or plants
    Regions rich in vegetal products
   regions rich in vegetal products
    Vegetational cover
   vegetational cover
    The decaying vegetative layer covering a forest floor
   the decaying vegetative layer covering a forest floor