Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

amoebous

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: 0.00 in modern English

Syllables: amoe-bous
IPA

12

Scrabble Score

8

Letters

2

Syllables

7

Unique Chars

Meaning

adj

Alternative spelling of amebous.

Etymology

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

Word Breakdown

Prefix: amoeb
Suffix: ous

Inflected Forms

more amoebous (comparative) most amoebous (superlative)

Synonyms

amoebic amebic amoeban ameban amebous

Questions

What does amoebous mean?: Alternative spelling of amebous.
Where does amoebous come from?: From international scientific vocabulary, reflecting New Latin combining forms: amoeb- + -ous.

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