ciliated Meaning & Definition
ˈsi-lē-ˌā-təd
What Does Ciliated Mean?
Ciliated is used as an adjective meaning possessing cilia.
Ciliated at a Glance
| Part of speech | adjective |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ˈsi-lē-ˌā-təd/ |
| Syllables | 4 |
| Synonyms | rough and ciliate |
| First known use | 1753 |
Ciliated Definition (Adjective)
- possessing cilia
ciliated epithelial cells
Synonyms of Ciliated
Ciliated synonyms and antonyms →Ciliated in a Sentence
a ciliated leaf
the ciliated epithelium of the windpipe
ciliated epithelial cells
Word Forms & Grammar
cil·i·a·tion noun
ciliate
ciliated
ciliation
ciliations
First Known Use
1753
Ciliated Pronunciation
The standard pronunciation of ciliated is /ˈsi-lē-ˌā-təd/, spoken in 4 syllables, with the main stress on the first syllable (si).