ectoplasm Meaning & Definition
What Does Ectoplasm Mean?
Ectoplasm is a noun that means A visible substance believed to emanate from the body of a spiritualistic medium during communication with the dead. It is also used to mean An immaterial or ethereal substance, especially the transparent corporeal presence of a spirit or ghost.
Quick Facts About Ectoplasm
| Part of speech | noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | //ˈɛktəˌplæzəm// |
| Syllables | 1 |
| Synonyms | teleplasm |
| Plural | ectoplasms |
Ectoplasm Definition (Noun)
- A visible substance believed to emanate from the body of a spiritualistic medium during communication with the dead.
- An immaterial or ethereal substance, especially the transparent corporeal presence of a spirit or ghost.
- The outer granule-free layer of cytoplasm.
Synonyms of Ectoplasm
Ectoplasm synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Ectoplasm
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Ectoplasm in a Sentence
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Word Forms & Grammar
ectoplasm (countable and uncountable, plural ectoplasms)
Origin of Ectoplasm
From ecto- (“outside”) + plasm or -plasm, referring to the fact that ectoplasm is believed to emanate from and materialize outside of the medium's body.
How Do You Say Ectoplasm?
Ectoplasm is pronounced //ˈɛktəˌplæzəm// and has 1 syllable.
Quick Answers About Ectoplasm
What part of speech is ectoplasm?
Ectoplasm is a noun.
What is another word for ectoplasm?
Close synonyms of ectoplasm are teleplasm. See the full list of ectoplasm synonyms and antonyms.
What is the plural of ectoplasm?
The plural of ectoplasm is ectoplasms.