macroorganisms
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/ˌmækroʊˈɔːrɡəˌnɪzəmz/
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/ˌmæk.rəʊˈɔː.ɡən.ɪ.zəmz/
(macroorganism)
large living being
Etymology
Etymology Information
'macroorganism' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'makros,' meaning 'large,' and 'organismos,' meaning 'organism.'
Historical Evolution
'makros' and 'organismos' combined in English to form 'macroorganism,' referring to large organisms.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'large living beings,' and this meaning has remained consistent in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
large organisms that can be seen with the naked eye, as opposed to microorganisms.
Macroorganisms like elephants and whales are visible without a microscope.
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Last updated: 2025/02/27 10:33