MEIOSIS

/maɪˈəʊsɪs/ ► audio Scrabble 9 Words With Friends 10

Scrabble letter values: M3E1I1O1S1I1S1 = 9

Definition

  1. noun (genetics) cell division that produces reproductive cells in sexually reproducing organisms. — synonyms: miosis, reduction_division
  2. noun understatement for rhetorical effect (especially when expressing an affirmative by negating its contrary). — synonyms: litotes

Examples

  • “the nucleus divides into four nuclei each containing half the chromosome number (leading to gametes in animals and spores in plants)”
  • “saying `I was not a little upset' when you mean `I was very upset' is an example of litotes”

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