Definition

Describing something that has only one compartment or cavity, often used in botany to refer to fruits or ovaries.

Example

The unilocular fruit of the plant contains all the seeds in a single chamber.

Conversation

Have you ever seen a unilocular fruit before?

I think so! Is that the one with just one compartment?

Yes, like a melon! They’re pretty interesting.

I agree! It’s cool how nature designs different fruits.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Unilocular → It is formed from "uni-" (meaning one) and "loculus" (from Latin, meaning small compartment or chamber). The word "unilocular" refers to having one chamber or compartment.

Memory Tip

Think of 'uni-' meaning one, and 'loculus' meaning a small chamber — this helps you remember that unilocular describes something with just one chamber.

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