unicellate

/juːnɪˈsɛleɪt/

Definitions

1. adjective

Having or consisting of a single cell.

“The unicellate organism thrived in the nutrient-rich environment.”

2. verb

To reduce to a single cell, or to form a single cell from an organism.

“The process of unicellating a complex organism into a simpler unicellular form is a fascinating area of study.”

Synonyms

  • monocellular
  • unicellular

Antonyms

  • multicell
  • multicellular