Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

diploidy

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: 0.00 in modern English

Syllables: diploidy
IPA

15

Scrabble Score

8

Letters

1

Syllables

6

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

The state of being diploid, having two sets of chromosomes.

Uncountable

noun

An instance of being diploid.

Countable

Etymology

From diploid + -y.

Usage

Inflected Forms

diploidies (plural)

Derived Forms

autodiploidy hyperdiploidy hypodiploidy merodiploidy pseudodiploidy

Questions

What does diploidy mean?: The state of being diploid, having two sets of chromosomes.
Where does diploidy come from?: From diploid + -y.

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