CHEMOTAXIS

Noun Verb Adjective

Definition

CHEMOTAXIS Chemotaxis is the movement of an organism or cell in response to chemical stimuli, with chemotactic being the adjective form, chemotaxing indicating the present participle form, chemotaxed as the past tense form, chemotaxer as the agent noun form, chemotaxest as the superlative form, and chemotaxily as the adverb form.

Word Analysis

Usage and Context

The word CHEMOTAXIS can be used in various contexts in written and spoken English. As a valid Scrabble word, it represents a legitimate part of the English lexicon. Understanding words like this helps expand vocabulary and appreciation for the diversity and richness of the English language.

Learning Tip

Many words in the Scrabble dictionary originate from specialized fields (such as science, medicine, geography), historical periods, or other languages. Learning these words helps you understand how English has evolved over time and continues to incorporate new terms from around the world. Words like CHEMOTAXIS demonstrate the complexity and richness of English vocabulary.

Scrabble Information

Word: CHEMOTAXIS

Length: 10 letters

Dictionary: Valid in TWL and SOWPODS

Status: Official Scrabble word

Usage

The word CHEMOTAXIS can be used in various contexts. As a valid Scrabble word, it can be played on the Scrabble board according to standard game rules.