Nucleus

Pronunciation: /ˈnukliəs/

Definitions of nucleus

noun The central and most important part of an object, movement, or group.

Example Sentences

A1 The nucleus is the central part of a cell.

A2 The nucleus of an atom contains protons and neutrons.

B1 The nucleus of a company is its leadership team.

B2 The nucleus of a comet is made up of ice and dust.

C1 The nucleus of an organization sets the strategic direction.

C2 The nucleus of a galaxy is a supermassive black hole.

Examples of nucleus in a Sentence

formal The nucleus is the central part of a cell that contains genetic material.

informal The nucleus is like the brain of the cell.

slang The nucleus is where all the cell's DNA is stored.

figurative In a company, the CEO is like the nucleus that holds everything together.

Grammatical Forms of nucleus

• past tense: nucleus
• plural: nuclei
• comparative: more nucleus
• superlative: most nucleus
• present tense: nucleus
• future tense: will nucleus
• perfect tense: has nucleus
• continuous tense: is nucleus
• singular: nucleus
• positive degree: nucleus
• infinitive: to nucleus
• gerund: nucleusing
• participle: nucleused

Origin and Evolution of nucleus

First Known Use: 1704 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'nucleus' originated from the Latin word 'nucleus' which means 'kernel' or 'inner part'.

Evolution of the word: Originally used in the context of biology to refer to the central part of a cell, the meaning of 'nucleus' has expanded to denote the central or most important part of something, such as an organization or group.