amoeba

/əˈmiːbə/

Meanings

noun

A member of the genus Amoeba of unicellular protozoa that moves by means of temporary projections called pseudopodia.

Examples :

"The biologist observed the amoeba moving slowly under the microscope. "

noun

The graph of the real part of the logarithms of a polynomial equation in complex numbers.

Examples :

"Because visualizing complex polynomial equations directly is difficult, mathematicians sometimes create an amoeba, which represents the equation's behavior through its unique shape on a graph. "

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noun

An asexual.

Examples :

"The amoeba multiplied rapidly, dividing into two identical copies without needing another cell. "

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Related Words

multiplied verb

/ˈmʌltɪˌplaɪd/ /ˌmʌltɪˈplaɪd/

To increase the amount, degree or number of (something).

"The number of students in the class multiplied after the school announced free tutoring. "

projections noun

/prəˈdʒɛkʃənz/ /proʊˈdʒɛkʃənz/

Something which projects, protrudes, juts out, sticks out, or stands out.

"The face of the cliff had many projections that were big enough for birds to nest on."

biologist noun

/baɪˈɒlədʒɪst/ /baɪˈɑːlədʒɪst/

A student of biology; one versed in the science of biology.

"My sister is a biologist studying the effects of pollution on local river ecosystems. "

microscope noun

/ˈmaɪkɹəˌskəʊp/ /ˈmaɪkɹəˌskoʊp/

An optical instrument used for observing small objects.

"The student used a microscope to see the tiny cells in the plant leaf. "

logarithms noun

/ˈlɑ.ɡə.ɹɪ.ð(ə)mz/

For a number x, the power to which a given base number must be raised in order to obtain x. Written \logb x. For example, \log{10} 1000 = 3 because 10^3 = 1000 and \log_2 16 = 4 because 2^4 = 16.

"In math class, we are learning about logarithms, which help us solve for exponents in equations. "

temporary noun

/ˈtɛmpəɹi/ /ˈtɛmpəˌɹɛɹi/

One serving for a limited time; short-term employee.

"The temporary at the bakery was only there for the summer. "

pseudopodia noun

/ˌsjuːdəˈpoʊdiə/ /ˌpsjuːdəˈpoʊdiə/

A temporary projection of the cytoplasm of certain cells, such as phagocytes, or of certain unicellular organisms, such as amoebas, that serves in locomotion.

"The amoeba moved across the microscope slide by extending its pseudopodia. "

unicellular noun

/ˌjuːnɪˈseljʊlər/ /ˌjuːnɪˈsɛljələr/

A single-celled organism; a unicell.

"The scientist studied the unicellular organism under a microscope. "

represents verb

/ˌrɛprɪˈzɛnts/ /rɛprəˈzɛnts/

To present again or anew; to present by means of something standing in the place of; to exhibit the counterpart or image of; to typify.

"The painting represents the artist's view of the city skyline. "

polynomial noun

/ˌpɑːlɪˈnoʊmiəl/ /ˌpɑlɪˈnoʊmiəl/

(strict sense) An expression consisting of a sum of a finite number of terms, each term being the product of a constant coefficient and one or more variables raised to a non-negative integer power, such as an x^n + a{n-1}x^{n-1} + ... + a_0 x^0.

"In math class, we learned that `3x² + 2x - 5` is a simple example of a polynomial. "

mathematicians noun

/ˌmæθəməˈtɪʃənz/ /ˌmæθɪməˈtɪʃənz/

An expert on mathematics.

"Mathematicians use formulas to solve complex problems. "

visualizing verb

/ˈvɪʒuəlaɪzɪŋ/ /ˈvɪʒjuəlaɪzɪŋ/

To envisage, or form a mental picture (of something).

"The architect is visualizing the completed building, imagining how it will look in the city. "