An amoeba is a single-celledmade of only one cell microscopicso small it can only be seen with a microscope organisma living thing, especially one with its own separate body that moves and feeds by changing shape and forming temporary extensions of its body. The word is also often spelled “ameba.”
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Pronunciation
AI-generated pronunciation audio (OpenAI).
Accent: General American English
IPA: /ə-MEE-bə/
Easy pronunciation: uh-MEE-buh (approximate spelling).
Stress: Stress the second syllable: MEE.
Noun meaning a single-celled microscopic protozoan that changes shape and forms temporary pseudopods.
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Amoeba Meaning
a tiny single-celled organism that moves by changing shape
Part of speech: noun
Definition: A single-celled microscopic protozoan that changes shape and forms temporary pseudopods to move and feed.
Example: The students viewed an amoeba under the microscope.
Synonyms for this meaning:
- ameba — Common spelling variant of the same word.
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Amoeba Synonyms
Similar Meaning
- ameba
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Common Mistakes
- People sometimes spell it as "ameba"; that is a standard variant, not a different word.
- Do not confuse amoeba with other microscopic organisms that have different structures or lifestyles.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does amoeba mean?
An amoeba is a microscopic single-celled organism that moves and feeds by changing shape.
What is the synonym of amoeba?
The main synonym given in dictionaries is "ameba," which is a spelling variant of the same word.
Is amoeba a noun or a verb?
Amoeba is a noun.
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