Synonyms for nucleus

Most common

cell nucleus · karyon · embryo · germ

Synonyms by meaning

Noun

Antonyms

periphery

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Definitions

1. n. 1

   The core, central part of something, around which other elements are assembled.

2. n. 2

   An initial part or version that will receive additions.

   This collection will form the nucleus of a new library.

Related words

Word family

nuclear nuclease nucleotide

Phrases

cell nucleus active galactic nucleus caudate nucleus dentate nucleus galactic nucleus galaxy nucleus lenticular nucleus lentiform nucleus

Forms

Plural

nucleuses → karyons, embryos, germs, rudiments…

Example sentences

• embryo A developing embryo connects to the placenta via the umbilical cord.
• germ Antibodies work by attaching themselves to an invading germ.
• core It's quite likely that FIFA is rotten to the core.
• ganglion I have a ganglion in my right groin.

Popularity over time

Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.

By length

4 letters

core¹, germ¹

5 letters

heart¹, focus²

6 letters

center², centre², kernel², embryo³, karyon

8 letters

ganglion³, rudiment³

The small number after each word is its number of syllables (focus² = 2 syllables).