Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
bacterian
Adjective
/bækˈtɪəriən/
Definition
Relating to bacteria; characteristic of or derived from bacteria.
Examples
- Bacterian infections can be difficult to treat due to antibiotic resistance.
- Some bacterian traits help in the decomposition of organic material.
- The study of bacterian structures is essential in microbiology.
Meaning
Bacterian describes anything that is associated with bacteria, which are microscopic single-celled organisms that exist in various environments.
Synonyms
- Microbial
- Infectious
- Pathogenic
