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- [proh-tuh-zoh-uh]
- /ˌproʊ təˈzoʊ ə/
- /ˌprəʊ.təˈzəʊ.ən/
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- [proh-tuh-zoh-uh]
- /ˌproʊ təˈzoʊ ə/
Definitions of protozoa word
- noun protozoa a major grouping or superphylum of the kingdom Protista, comprising the protozoans. 1
- noun plural protozoa any of a diverse group of eukaryotes, of the kingdom Protista, that are primarily unicellular, existing singly or aggregating into colonies, are usually nonphotosynthetic, and are often classified further into phyla according to their capacity for and means of motility, as by pseudopods, flagella, or cilia. 1
- abbreviation PROTOZOA protozoan. 1
- adjective protozoa of, relating to, or characteristic of a protozoan. 1
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Origin of protozoa
First appearance:
before 1825 One of the 37% newest English words
From New Latin, dating back to 1825-35; See origin at proto-, -zoa
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Parts of speech for Protozoa
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protozoa popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 92% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
protozoa usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for protozoa
noun protozoa
- amoeba — An amoeba is the smallest kind of living creature. Amoebae consist of only one cell, and are found in water or soil.
- animalcule — a microscopic animal such as an amoeba or rotifer
- animalculum — animalcule.
- n — the 14th letter of the English alphabet, a consonant.
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