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akinete

[ ak-uh-neet, ey-kahy-neet ]

noun

  1. (in certain algae) a nonmotile, asexual spore formed within a cell, the wall of which is fused to that of the parent cell.


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Word History and Origins

Origin of akinete1

< Greek akī́nētos without movement, equivalent to a- a- 6 + kī́nētos moving, derivative of kīneîn to move

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akinesiaakinetic mutism