hyperploid

hy·per·ploid

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [hahy-per-ploid]
- /ˈhaɪ pərˌplɔɪd/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [hahy-per-ploid]
- /ˈhaɪ pərˌplɔɪd/

Definitions of hyperploid word

adjective hyperploid having a chromosome number that is greater than but not a multiple of the diploid number. 1
noun hyperploid a hyperploid cell or organism. 1
adjective hyperploid having or relating to a chromosome number that exceeds an exact multiple of the haploid number 0
adjective hyperploid having one or more chromosomes in addition to the characteristic euploid number of chromosomes 0
adjective hyperploid (genetics) Having a number of chromosomes that exceeds an exact multiple of the haploid number. 0

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Origin of hyperploid

First appearance:

before 1925

One of the 11% newest English words

First recorded in 1925-30; hyper- + -ploid

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Parts of speech for Hyperploid

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hyperploid popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 40% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 64% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

hyperploid usage trend in Literature

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