octoploid
Upper-Intermediate (B2)
IPA: //ɒkˈtɒp.lɔɪd//
KK: /ɑkˈtɑpˌlɔɪd/
adjective
Definition
Referring to an organism that has eight sets of chromosomes in its cells.
Example
The octoploid plant species can thrive in various environments due to its genetic diversity.
Conversation
Did you know that some plants are octoploid?
Really? I had no idea what that meant!
It means they have eight sets of chromosomes in their cells.
That's fascinating! I wonder how that affects their growth.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
eightfold
octavalent
octogenic
Antonyms
haploid
diploid
tetraploid
noun
Definition
An organism that has eight sets of chromosomes, which is more than the usual two sets found in most species.
Example
The octoploid plant species can produce larger fruits than its diploid relatives.
Conversation
Have you ever heard of an octoploid?
No, what is that?
It's an organism with eight sets of chromosomes.
Root Explanation
Octoploid → It is formed from "octo-" (from Greek "okto", meaning eight) and "-ploid" (from Greek "ploides", meaning having a certain number of sets). The word "octoploid" refers to an organism that has eight sets of chromosomes.
Memory Tip
Think of the prefix 'octo-' meaning eight, and remember that 'octoploid' describes something with eight sets of chromosomes.
Visually Confused Words
octaploid
octaploidy
octaploidic