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sacculation

Upper-Intermediate (B2)

IPA: /səˈkjuːleɪʃən/

KK: /sæˈkjuːleɪʃən/

noun
Definition

A condition or state where something has one or more sac-like structures.


Example

The sacculation of the plant's leaves helps in water storage.


Conversation
Sloth A
Have you ever heard of sacculation in biology?
Sloth B
Yeah, I think it's related to how certain organisms develop sacs, right?
Sloth A
Exactly! It's fascinating how sacculation can help with their functions.
Sloth B
For sure! Nature has some really interesting adaptations.

Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
sac
pouch
cavity
Antonyms
solid
mass
block
Root Explanation

Saccultation → It is formed from "saccus" (from Latin, meaning bag) and "-ation" (a suffix used to form nouns indicating an action or process). The word "sacculation" refers to the process of forming or being in a bag-like structure.

Memory Tip

Think of a 'bag' ('saccus') and the action of forming something into a bag-like shape — that's what sacculation means.

Visually Confused Words
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osculation
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accusation
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acuation
fasciculation
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