Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

amoebic

/əˈmiːbɪk/

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: 1.79 in modern English

Syllables: amoe-bic
IPA: /əˈmiːbɪk/

13

Scrabble Score

7

Letters

3

Syllables

7

Unique Chars

Meaning

adj

Relating to, or caused by an amoeba.

Etymology

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

Word Breakdown

Prefix: amoeb
Suffix: ic

Inflected Forms

more amoebic (comparative) most amoebic (superlative)

Derived Forms

antiamoebic

Phrases

amoebic dysentery granulomatous amoebic encephalitis

Frequently Paired Words

amoebiasis amoeboma amoebosis

Synonyms

amoebal amoebous amebic amoeban ameban amebous

Questions

How do you pronounce amoebic?: The recorded pronunciation is /əˈmiːbɪk/.
What does amoebic mean?: Relating to, or caused by an amoeba.
Where does amoebic come from?: From international scientific vocabulary, reflecting New Latin combining forms: amoeb- + -ic.

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