Transcription
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- US Pronunciation
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- [mak-roh-gam-eet, -guh-meet]
- /ˌmæk roʊˈgæm it, -gəˈmit/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [mak-roh-gam-eet, -guh-meet]
- /ˌmæk roʊˈgæm it, -gəˈmit/
Definitions of macrogamete word
- noun macrogamete (in heterogamous reproduction) the larger and usually female of a pair of conjugating gametes. 1
- noun macrogamete (especially in protozoans) the larger of a pair of conjugating gametes, usually regarded as female. 1
- noun macrogamete the larger and apparently female of two gametes in conjugating protozoans 0
- noun macrogamete the larger of two conjugating cells in heterogamous sexual reproduction, considered to be female 0
- noun macrogamete The larger of a pair of conjugating gametes; often the female. 0
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Origin of macrogamete
First appearance:
before 1895 One of the 18% newest English words
First recorded in 1895-1900; macro- + gamete
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Parts of speech for Macrogamete
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
macrogamete popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 42% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 51% 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.
macrogamete usage trend in Literature
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