microbes
|mi/crobes|
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/ˈmaɪ.kroʊbz/
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/ˈmaɪ.krəʊbz/
(microbe)
tiny life form
Etymology
Etymology Information
'microbe' originates from the Greek word 'mikros' meaning 'small' and 'bios' meaning 'life'.
Historical Evolution
'mikros' and 'bios' combined to form the French word 'microbe', which was adopted into English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it referred to any small life form, but now it is primarily used to describe microscopic organisms.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
microscopic organisms, especially bacteria, viruses, and fungi.
Microbes play a crucial role in the ecosystem.
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Last updated: 2025/02/27 10:22