eukaryote Meaning & Definition
/juːˈkæɹi.əʊt/
What Does Eukaryote Mean?
As a noun, eukaryote means Any of the single-celled or multicellular organisms of the taxonomic domain Eukaryota, whose cells contain at least one distinct nucleus.
Eukaryote at a Glance
| Part of speech | noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /juːˈkæɹi.əʊt/ |
| Syllables | 3 |
| Synonyms | eucaryote |
| Antonyms | prokaryote and procaryote |
| Plural | eukaryotes |
Eukaryote Definition (Noun)
- Any of the single-celled or multicellular organisms of the taxonomic domain Eukaryota, whose cells contain at least one distinct nucleus.
Synonyms of Eukaryote
Eukaryote synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Eukaryote
Word Forms & Grammar
eukaryote (plural eukaryotes or eukarya)
Words That Rhyme With Eukaryote
Origin of Eukaryote
Borrowed from French eucaryote; equivalent to eu- + karyon + -ote.
How to Pronounce Eukaryote
You say eukaryote as /juːˈkæɹi.əʊt/. It has 3 syllables, with the main stress on the second syllable (kæɹi).
Questions People Ask About Eukaryote
What part of speech is eukaryote?
Eukaryote is a noun.
What is another word for eukaryote?
You can replace eukaryote with words such as eucaryote. See the full list of eukaryote synonyms and antonyms.
What is the opposite of eukaryote?
Words opposite in meaning to eukaryote are prokaryote and procaryote.
What is the plural of eukaryote?
The plural of eukaryote is eukaryotes.