stranded

1 of 2

adjective

strand·​ed ˈstran-dəd 

: having a strand or strands especially of a specified kind or number

—usually used in combination

double-stranded DNA

strandedness noun

stranded

2 of 2

past tense and past participle of strand entry 2, strand entry 5

Word History

First Known Use

Adjective

1769, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for stranded

• banded
• branded
• candid
• handed
• landed
• sanded
• backhanded
• commanded
• demanded
• disbanded
• expanded
• misbranded

Kids Definition

stranded

adjective

strand·​ed ˈstran-dəd 

: having a strand or strands especially of a specified kind or number

—usually used in combination

double-stranded DNA

Medical Definition

stranded

adjective

strand·​ed ˈstran-dəd 

: having a strand or strands especially of a specified kind or number

—usually used in combination

the double-stranded molecule of DNA

strandedness noun