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- [proh-tuh-zoh-uh n]
- /ˌproʊ təˈzoʊ ən/
- /ˌprəʊ.təˈzəʊ.ən/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [proh-tuh-zoh-uh n]
- /ˌproʊ təˈzoʊ ən/
Definitions of protozoan word
- noun plural protozoan 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
- adjective protozoan of, relating to, or characteristic of a protozoan. 1
- noun protozoan one-celled organism 1
- noun protozoan relating to one-celled organisms 1
- countable noun protozoan Protozoa are very small organisms which often live inside larger animals. 0
- noun protozoan any of various minute unicellular organisms formerly regarded as invertebrates of the phylum Protozoa but now usually classified in certain phyla of protoctists. Protozoans include flagellates, ciliates, sporozoans, amoebas, and foraminifers 0
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Origin of protozoan
First appearance:
before 1860 One of the 29% newest English words
First recorded in 1860-65; Protozo(a) + -an
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Parts of speech for Protozoan
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protozoan popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 90% 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.
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noun protozoan
- flagellate — to whip; scourge; flog; lash.
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