eucaryote

/juːˈkæriˌoʊt/ /juːˈkæriət/

Meanings

noun

Any of the single-celled or multicellular organisms of the taxonomic domain Eukaryota, whose cells contain at least one distinct nucleus.

Examples :

"Humans are eucaryotes, meaning our cells have a nucleus that contains our DNA. "

Related Words

domain noun

/dəʊˈmeɪn/ /doʊˈmeɪn/

A geographic area owned or controlled by a single person or organization.

"The king ruled his domain harshly."

humans noun

/ˈhjuːmənz/ /ˈjuːmənz/

A human being, whether man, woman or child.

"Humans share common ancestors with other apes."

single noun

/ˈsɪŋɡəl/

A 45 RPM vinyl record with one song on side A and one on side B.

"My grandfather played a single of Elvis Presley at the family gathering. "

eucaryotes noun

/ˌjuːˈkærioʊts/ /ˌjuːˈkæriəts/

Any of the single-celled or multicellular organisms of the taxonomic domain Eukaryota, whose cells contain at least one distinct nucleus.

"Humans, animals, plants, and fungi are all examples of eucaryotes, organisms whose cells contain a nucleus. "

meaning noun

/ˈmiːnɪŋ/

(of words or symbols) The entity, perception, feeling or concept thereby represented or evoked.

"The meaning of the teacher's hand gesture was clear: "Pay attention." "

multicellular noun

/ˌmʌltiˈsɛljələr/ /ˌmʌltɪˈsɛljələr/

Such an organism

"Because of its complex structure and specialized cells, the scientist classified the organism as multicellular. "

contains verb

/kənˈteɪnz/

To hold inside.

"The box contains my old toys. "

distinct adjective

/dɪsˈtɪŋkt/

Capable of being perceived very clearly.

"Her voice was distinct despite the heavy traffic."

nucleus noun

/ˈnjuː.kli.əs/ /ˈnuːkli.əs/

The core, central part of something, around which other elements are assembled.

"The nucleus of the family's discussions was always about who would do the dishes. "

contain verb

/kənˈteɪn/

To hold inside.

"The box contains several important documents. "

organisms noun

/ˈɔːrɡənɪzəmz/ /ˈɔːrɡənɪsəmz/

A discrete and complete living thing, such as animal, plant, fungus or microorganism.

"Scientists study different organisms, such as bacteria and plants, to learn about life on Earth. "

taxonomic adjective

/ˌtæksəˈnɑmɪk/ /ˌtæksəˈnɒmɪk/

Of, or relating to taxonomy.

"The taxonomic classification of animals helps scientists understand their evolutionary relationships. "