Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

noto

noun
noh-toh
Definition
The term ‘noto’ often refers to the abbreviated term for ‘notoriety’ or can be associated with ‘notochord’ in biological context.
Examples
  • The band gained noto for their controversial music videos.
  • In embryonic development, the noto plays a crucial role in the formation of the spine.
Meaning
In a broader sense, noto can imply a degree of fame or infamy. In biology, it specifically refers to a structural feature in certain animals that is part of their axial skeleton, like in chordates.
Synonyms
  • fame
  • infamy
  • renown