Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
euk
Prefix
/juːk/
Definition
A prefix meaning ‘true’ or ‘good’. It is often used in scientific terms, especially in biology, to refer to organisms with complex cells.
Examples
- Eukaryote: An organism whose cells have a nucleus enclosed within membranes.
- Eukaryotic: Referring to cells that contain a nucleus and organelles.
- Eukaryotic Organism: Any organism whose cells are eukaryotic.
Meaning
The term ‘euk’ suggests something that is well-formed or having a true structure, particularly in the context of living organisms.
Synonyms
- True
- Complex
- Good
