single-celled
|sin-gle-celled|
B2
/ˈsɪŋɡəl sɛld/
one cell
Etymology
Etymology Information
'single-celled' originates from the combination of 'single,' meaning 'one,' and 'cell,' referring to the basic structural unit of organisms.
Historical Evolution
The term 'single-celled' evolved from the need to describe organisms that consist of only one cell, distinguishing them from multicellular organisms.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'consisting of one cell,' and this meaning has remained consistent in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
consisting of a single cell, often used to describe organisms like bacteria or protozoa.
Amoebas are single-celled organisms.
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Last updated: 2025/04/25 21:57