Definition

Having one or more empty spaces or cavities within a structure, often seen in cells or tissues.

Example

The plant cells were vacuolated, showing clear spaces under the microscope.

Conversation

Have you seen that new plant I got for my room?

Yeah, I noticed it's quite vacuolated compared to my other plants.

I thought it looked interesting with those big spaces inside.

Definitely! It gives it a unique texture.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Vacuolated → It is formed from "vacuus" (meaning empty) and the suffix "-ated" (indicating a state or condition). The word "vacuolated" refers to a state of being characterized by the presence of vacuoles, which are empty spaces within a cell.

Memory Tip

Think of 'empty' ('vacuus') to remember that 'vacuolated' describes something that has empty spaces or vacuoles.

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