Synonyms for animalcule
- noun
Most common
Definitions
- n. 1
A sperm cell or spermatozoon; also, the embryo that was formerly thought to be contained inside a spermatozoon in a fully developed state.
Related words
- Word family
- animalculum
- Phrases
- wheel animalcule slipper animalcule bear animalcule trumpet animalcule
Forms
- Plural
- animalcules → animalcula…
Popularity over time
| Word | 1850 → 2019 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| animalcule | falling | |
| animalculum | steady |
Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.
By length
- 11 letters
- animalculum