nonfilamentous

Intermediate (B1)

IPA: /nɒnˈfɪləməntəs/

KK: /nɑnˈfɪləˌmɛntəs/

adjective

Definition

Describing something that does not have thread-like structures or fibers.

Example

The nonfilamentous bacteria are easier to study under a microscope.

Conversation

Did you see that new plant in the garden?

Yeah, I noticed it looks really nonfilamentous compared to the others.

I wonder if that makes it easier to care for.

It might! Less maintenance sounds great to me.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

smooth

solid

dense

Antonyms

filamentous

thin

fragile

Root Explanation

Nonfilamentous → It is formed from "non-" (meaning not) and "filamentous" (from Latin "filamentum", meaning thread). The word describes something that is not thread-like or does not have filaments.

Memory Tip

Think of 'non-' meaning not, and 'filamentous' referring to thread-like structures. This helps you remember that 'nonfilamentous' means something that is not thread-like.

Visually Confused Words

unfilamentous