Multicellular is a term used to describe an organism that has more than one cell. Therefore, antonyms or opposite words for multicellular would be words that describe organisms with only one cell. Such words are unicellular, mononuclear, or single-celled organisms. These organisms are the simplest living things and are found in all domains of life, including bacteria, archaea, and eukarya. Examples of unicellular organisms include bacteria, fungi, algae, and protozoa. They perform various functions within their single cell, such as metabolism, reproduction, and response to stimuli. These organisms are crucial to the ecosystem as they help in decomposition and nutrient cycling.

What are the antonyms for Multicellular?

• adj.

  • noun
  • acellular
  ,
  • noncellular
  .

• Other relevant words:

• Other relevant words (noun):
• monocellular
,
• unicellular
.

Usage examples for Multicellular

Famous quotes with Multicellular

• Things evolve to evolve. Evolutionary processes are the linchpin of change. These processes of discovery represent a complexity of simple systems that flux in perpetual tension as they teeter at the edge of chaos. This whirlwind of emergence is responsible for the spontaneous order and higher, organized complexity so noticeable in biological evolution—one–celled critters beefing up to become multicellular organisms.

  L. K. Samuels

Synonyms:

scuttlebutt, scuttlebutt.