What does rhizoid mean?
Rhizoid means (botany) A rootlike structure in fungi and some plants that acts as support and/or aids the absorption of nutrients..
Rhizoid
/ˈɹaɪ.zɔɪd/ · noun
Meaning
(botany) A rootlike structure in fungi and some plants that acts as support and/or aids the absorption of nutrients..
Definitions by Sense
- (botany) A rootlike structure in fungi and some plants that acts as support and/or aids the absorption of nutrients.
- Resembling the root of a plant.
Example Sentences
No verified example was returned for this entry.
Synonyms for rhizoid
Antonyms for rhizoid
Related Words
Word Forms
- rhizoids
- more rhizoid
- most rhizoid
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 rhizoid?
The closest synonym depends on the sentence and intended sense.
What is the opposite of rhizoid?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use rhizoid in a sentence?
Use rhizoid where its definition matches the intended context.
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.