amphidiploid

am·phi·dip·loid

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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [am-fi-dip-loid]
- /ˌæm fɪˈdɪp lɔɪd/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [am-fi-dip-loid]
- /ˌæm fɪˈdɪp lɔɪd/

Definitions of amphidiploid word

noun amphidiploid a plant originating from hybridization between two species in which the chromosome number is the sum of the chromosome numbers of both parental species. It behaves as an independent species 3
noun amphidiploid a plant having the sum of the chromosome numbers of two parental species, owing to the doubling of the chromosomes in a hybrid of two species. 1
noun amphidiploid (genetics) Having a diploid set of chromosomes from each of its parents. 1
noun amphidiploid (biology) Such an organism. 0

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Origin of amphidiploid

First appearance:

before 1925

One of the 11% newest English words

First recorded in 1925-30; amphi- + diploid

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Parts of speech for Amphidiploid

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amphidiploid popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 43% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

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