nucleus

noun

How many syllables in nucleus?

There are 2 syllables in the word nucleus.

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nu · cleus

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Definition of nucleus:

nucleus (noun):: the small bright body in the head of a comet; a part of the cell containing DNA and RNA and responsible for growth and reproduction.

Synonyms for nucleus:

achromatin

axis

base

basis

capital

cell

cell nucleus

cell organ

center

central

centre

chromatin

chromatin granule

chromosome

core

core group

cynosure

epicenter

focus

ground zero

headquarters

heart

hub

karyon

karyoplasm

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Antonyms for nucleus:

abstract

annex

annexe

appearance

divorce

end

enervation

exterior

exteriority

extra

facade

face

front

frontage

insignificance

lethargy

meaninglessness

nothing

nothingness

offshoot

outside

periphery

result

skin

spoke

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