haploid
1 antonym for haploid — opposites grouped by meaning.
Adjective — Having a single set of chromosomes, which is the number found in a typical egg or sperm cell.
Synonyms by Meaning
1. adjective technical
Having a single set of chromosomes, which is the number found in a typical egg or sperm cell.
“A human egg cell is haploid.”
monoploid
Opposites
diploid
2. noun technical
A cell or organism that has haploid cells.
“The students compared a haploid with a diploid under the microscope.”
Opposites
diploid
Antonyms
diploid
How to use haploid
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
haploid cell
haploid chromosome number
haploid genome
haploid organism
It is a technical term used in biology and genetics.
Etymology
The word was formed from haplo- and -oid, both from Ancient Greek roots. They come from words meaning single or simple and like.
Full origin of haploid →Frequently asked questions
What does haploid mean?
Haploid describes a cell that has a single set of chromosomes, which is the number a typical gamete has.
What is the difference between haploid and diploid?
A haploid cell has one set of chromosomes, while a diploid cell has two.
Which cells are haploid?
Gametes, such as egg and sperm cells, are haploid in many organisms.
