acellular Meaning & Definition
What Does Acellular Mean?
As an adjective, acellular means Not composed of cells; not cellular. It can also mean Especially of protists: consisting of only one complex cell.
Acellular: Key Facts
| Part of speech | adjective |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | noncellular and cell-free |
| Antonyms | cellular |
Acellular Definition (Adjective)
- Not composed of cells; not cellular
- Especially of protists: consisting of only one complex cell.
Synonyms of Acellular
Acellular synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Acellular
Word Forms & Grammar
acellular (not comparable)
Origin of Acellular
From a- + cellular.
Quick Answers About Acellular
What part of speech is acellular?
Acellular is an adjective.
What is another word for acellular?
Close synonyms of acellular are noncellular and cell-free. See the full list of acellular synonyms and antonyms.
What is the opposite of acellular?
The opposite of acellular is cellular.