gymnoblastous - meaning, definition, translation, pronunciation
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gymnoblastous (english) - meaning, definition, translation, pronunciation


Part of Speech

Adjective

Phonetic Transcription

/gɪmˌnɒbləʊˈθəs/

Meaning and Usage

The term "gymnoblastous" is a specialized adjective primarily used in the fields of biology and zoology. It describes organisms, particularly in the context of certain types of foams or forms, that have a "naked" or "bare" condition, usually referring to certain characteristics seen in certain sponges or other primitive life forms. Due to its specialized nature, "gymnoblastous" is infrequently used in everyday conversation, mostly appearing in academic or scientific writings.

Example Sentences

  1. The researchers focused their study on the gymnoblastous species found in the coral reef.
  2. Исследователи сосредоточили свое внимание на гимнобластных видах, найденных в коралловом рифе.

  3. Gymnoblastous structures can provide insights into the evolutionary pathways of aquatic organisms.

  4. Гимнобластные структуры могут предоставить представление о эволюционных путях водных организмов.

  5. The classification of certain marine life forms often includes the term gymnoblastous in their descriptions.

  6. Классификация некоторых морских организмов часто включает термин "гимнобластный" в их описаниях.

Idiomatic Expressions

The word "gymnoblastous" does not have common idiomatic expressions associated with it since it is a technical term used mainly in scientific contexts. However, it relates to broader biological terminology.

Etymology

The word "gymnoblastous" derives from the Greek roots "gymnos," meaning "naked," and "blastos," which translates to "germ" or "sprout." The combination reflects the term's application to organisms characterized by a lack of certain outer structures.

Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms: - Naked (in a biological context) - Uncovered - Bare

Antonyms: - Covered - Encased - Protected

Since "gymnoblastous" is a specialized term, the number of direct synonyms and antonyms is limited primarily to contexts discussing biological characteristics.



25-07-2024