bacterium
1 synonym for bacterium, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A single microscopic organism made of one cell, lacking a nucleus, that belongs to the bacteria group.
Etymology
From New Latin bactērium, from the Ancient Greek word for "small staff," referring to the rod-like shape common among these organisms.
Full origin of bacterium →Frequently asked questions
What does “bacterium” mean?
The word “bacterium” means a single microscopic organism made of one cell, lacking a nucleus, that belongs to the bacteria group. In plain terms, the singular form of "bacteria" — one single-celled microbe without a nucleus.
How do you pronounce “bacterium”?
“Bacterium” is pronounced bak-TEERR-eerm (/bækˈtɪəɹ.ɪəm/ in IPA).
How do you use “bacterium” in a sentence?
Here is “bacterium” used in a sentence: “Scientists identified the exact bacterium responsible for the outbreak.”
What part of speech is “bacterium”?
“Bacterium” is a noun.
Where does the word “bacterium” come from?
The word “bacterium” comes from Ancient Greek. From New Latin bactērium, from the Ancient Greek word for "small staff," referring to the rod-like shape common among these organisms.
Is “bacterium” a common word?
“Bacterium” is an uncommon word in modern English.
