Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

amœbic

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: 0.00 in modern English

Syllables: amœbic
IPA

11

Scrabble Score

6

Letters

1

Syllables

6

Unique Chars

Meaning

adj

Obsolete form of amoebic.

Obsolete

Example Sentences

"Important infectious diseases in man and animals are caused by protozoa; e.g., malaria, amœbic dysentery, trypanosomiasis, piroplasmosis, and possibly yellow and scarlet fever."

Etymology

From international scientific vocabulary, reflecting New Latin combining forms: amœb- + -ic.

Word Breakdown

Prefix: amœb
Suffix: ic

Usage

Obsolete

Questions

What does amœbic mean?: Obsolete form of amoebic.
Where does amœbic come from?: From international scientific vocabulary, reflecting New Latin combining forms: amœb- + -ic.

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