amebae
|a-me-bae|
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/əˈmiːbi/
(amoeba)
single-celled organism
Etymology
Etymology Information
'amoeba' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'amoibē', where 'amoibē' meant 'change'.
Historical Evolution
'amoibē' transformed into the Latin word 'amoeba', and eventually became the modern English word 'amoeba'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'change', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a single-celled organism'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
plural form of 'amoeba', a single-celled organism that moves and feeds by extending its cytoplasm.
Amebae are often found in freshwater environments.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/07/12 00:51