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prokaryote

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  1. prokaryote (noun)
  2. procaryote

pro·kary·ote

noun \(ˌ)prō-ˈka-rē-ˌōt\

Definition of PROKARYOTE

: any of the typically unicellular microorganisms that lack a distinct nucleus and membrane-bound organelles and that are classified as a kingdom (Prokaryotae syn. Monera) or into two domains (Bacteria and Archaea) — compare archaea, bacterium, eukaryote
— pro·kary·ot·ic \-ˌka-rē-ˈä-tik\ adjective
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Variants of PROKARYOTE

pro·kary·ote also pro·cary·ote \(ˌ)prō-ˈka-rē-ˌōt\

Origin of PROKARYOTE

New Latin Prokaryotes, proposed subdivision of protists, from 1pro- + kary- + -otes, plural noun suffix, from Greek -ōtos — more at -otic
First Known Use: 1963

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