English

single-celled

Meaning: consisting of only one cell; unicellular
Part of Speech: Adjective

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Example sentences

Amoebas are single-celled organisms found in water.
Amoebas are single-celled organisms found in water.
A single-celled organism like an amoeba is invisible to the naked eye.
A single-celled organism like an amoeba is invisible to the naked eye.

Usage Notes

Used in biology to describe simple living things that are made up of just one cell. 'Unicellular' is a more formal synonym.

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