unicellular
3 synonyms and 1 antonym for unicellular, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Adjective — Describes a microorganism made up of a single cell.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
single-celled
monocellular
unicell
Synonyms by Meaning
1. adjective biology
Describes a microorganism made up of a single cell.
“Bacteria are unicellular organisms.”
single-celled
monocellular
Opposites
multicellular
2. noun biology
A single-celled organism.
“The pond sample was full of tiny unicellulars.”
unicell
How to use unicellular
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
unicellular organism
unicellular life
unicellular fungus
unicellular algae
This is a scientific term used mainly in biology.
Etymology
The word combines the prefix uni-, meaning one, with cellular.
Full origin of unicellular →Frequently asked questions
What does unicellular mean?
It describes an organism made up of just one cell, such as a bacterium or a yeast cell.
What is an example of a unicellular organism?
Bacteria and yeast are common examples of unicellular organisms.
What is the opposite of unicellular?
The opposite is multicellular, meaning made up of many cells.
