Definition of meiosis

"meiosis" in the noun sense

1. meiosis, miosis, reduction division

genetics) cell division that produces reproductive cells in sexually reproducing organisms the nucleus divides into four nuclei each containing half the chromosome number (leading to gametes in animals and spores in plants)

2. litotes, meiosis

understatement for rhetorical effect (especially when expressing an affirmative by negating its contrary

"saying `I was not a little upset' when you mean `I was very upset' is an example of litotes"

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meiosis in Scrabble®

The word meiosis is playable in Scrabble®, no blanks required.

Scrabble® Letter Score: 9

Highest Scoring Scrabble® Plays In The Letters meiosis:

MEIOSIS
(86 = 36 + 50)
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Seven Letter Word Alert: (1 word)

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All Scrabble® Plays For The Word meiosis

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The 200 Highest Scoring Scrabble® Plays For Words Using The Letters In meiosis

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meiosis in Words With Friends™

The word meiosis is playable in Words With Friends™, no blanks required.

Words With Friends™ Letter Score: 10

Highest Scoring Words With Friends™ Play In The Letters meiosis:

MEIOSIS
(95 = 60 + 35)

Seven Letter Word Alert: (1 word)

meiosis

 

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The 200 Highest Scoring Words With Friends™ Plays Using The Letters In meiosis

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Words within the letters of meiosis

2 letter words in meiosis (6 words)

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Words containing the sequence meiosis

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