diplosis: meaning, definition, pronunciation and examples
Extremely RareHighly Technical/Specialist
Quick answer
What does “diplosis” mean?
In biology, the process by which a gamete or other cell has twice the normal number of chromosomes.
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Definition
Meaning and Definition
In biology, the process by which a gamete or other cell has twice the normal number of chromosomes.
More specifically, the doubling of the chromosome number during fertilization, restoring the diploid state.
Dialectal Variation
British vs American Usage
Differences
No significant differences; usage is identical in specialist literature.
Connotations
None beyond the precise scientific meaning.
Frequency
Exceedingly rare in both variants. More common in academic writing than speech.
Grammar
How to Use “diplosis” in a Sentence
Diplosis occurs in [biological entity][Biological entity] undergoes diplosisVocabulary
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Examples
Examples of “diplosis” in a Sentence
adjective
British English
- The diplosis stage is critical.
- Diplosis events were observed.
American English
- The diplosis phase is crucial.
- Diplosis events were recorded.
Usage
Meaning in Context
Business
Never used.
Academic
Used only in highly specialised genetics or cytology papers.
Everyday
Virtually unknown.
Technical
Primary domain of use.
Vocabulary
Synonyms of “diplosis”
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Neutral
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Vocabulary
Antonyms of “diplosis”
Watch out
Common Mistakes When Using “diplosis”
- Confusing it with 'diplopia' (double vision).
- Using it as a synonym for general 'duplication'.
- Mispronouncing as /daɪˈploʊsɪs/.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
No, it is an extremely rare technical term used only in specialist biological fields.
It is almost exclusively used as a noun.
Virtually never. Its use would be limited to discussions about chromosome biology.
Mitosis is cell division producing two identical diploid cells. Diplosis is the specific act of chromosome set doubling during fertilization, preceding mitotic divisions.
In biology, the process by which a gamete or other cell has twice the normal number of chromosomes.
Diplosis is usually highly technical/specialist in register.
Diplosis: in British English it is pronounced /dɪˈpləʊsɪs/, and in American English it is pronounced /dɪˈploʊsɪs/. Tap the audio buttons above to hear it.
Learning
Memory Aids
Mnemonic
Think: 'Diplo' as in 'diploma' (a double degree) + 'sis' as in 'process' = the process of doubling.
Conceptual Metaphor
A reunification of two halves to make a complete, doubled set.
Practice
Quiz
What is the primary context for the term 'diplosis'?