Definitions
There are 6 meanings of the word
Nucleus.
How to pronounce nucleus:
US
Nucleus - as a noun
A part of the cell containing dna and rna and responsible for growth and reproduction
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
cell nucleuskaryon13Hypernyms (Closely Related)
cell organcell organelleorganelle10Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
The positively charged dense center of an atom
A small group of indispensable persons or things
Example: "Five periodicals make up the core of their publishing program"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
core6core groupHypernyms (Closely Related)
set3Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
(astronomy) the center of the head of a comet; consists of small solid particles of ice and frozen gas that vaporizes on approaching the sun to form the coma and tail
Any histologically identifiable mass of neural cell bodies in the brain or spinal cord
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
neural structureHyponyms (Broadly Related)
The central structure of the lens that is surrounded by the cortex
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
lens nucleusExample Sentences
"The nucleus is the center of an atom."
"The nucleus of a cell contains DNA."
"The nucleus of a comet is composed of ice and dust."
"Scientists study the structure of the atomic nucleus."
"The nucleus of a eukaryotic cell is surrounded by a nuclear membrane."
Word Game Points
Is NUCLEUS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, nucleus is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
NUCLEUS has a SCRABBLE points total of 9.
Is NUCLEUS a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, nucleus is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordNUCLEUS has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 14.
Is NUCLEUS a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, nucleus is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordNUCLEUS has a WORDFEUD points total of 12.
