What does bacteria mean?
Bacteria means plural of bacterium.
Bacteria
/bakˈtɪə̯.ri.ə/ · noun
Meaning
plural of bacterium.
Definitions by Sense
- plural of bacterium
- (US) A type, species, or strain of bacterium.
- (US, proscribed) Alternative form of bacterium.
- (derogatory, slang) Lowlife, slob (could be treated as plural or singular).
- (dated, medicine) An oval bacterium, as distinguished from a spherical coccus or rod-shaped bacillus.
Example Sentences
Anaerobic bacteria function in the absence of oxygen, where as aerobic bacteria require sunlight and also oxygen. Both these bacterias are capable of breaking down the organic matter […]
Synonyms for bacteria
Antonyms for bacteria
Related Words
Word Forms
- bacterias
- bacteriae
Usage Notes
Choose a synonym only when it preserves the intended meaning, tone, and grammar of the full sentence.
Practice and Learn More
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for bacteria?
Common synonyms include bacterium.
What is the opposite of bacteria?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use bacteria in a sentence?
Anaerobic bacteria function in the absence of oxygen, where as aerobic bacteria require sunlight and also oxygen. Both these bacterias are capable of breaking down the organic matter […]
Sources & Attribution
FreeDictionaryAPI.com / Wiktionary · Original source · CC BY-SA 4.0
Dictionary data is provided by FreeDictionaryAPI.com and sourced from Wiktionary under its stated license.