Spore

Pronunciation: /spɔr/

Definitions of spore

noun a reproductive cell or group of cells, capable of developing into a new individual without sexual fusion

Example Sentences

A1 Spores are tiny reproductive cells produced by some plants and fungi.

A2 In nature, spores are often dispersed by wind or water to propagate new organisms.

B1 The presence of spores in the air can trigger allergic reactions in sensitive individuals.

B2 Certain types of mushrooms release spores as part of their reproductive cycle.

C1 Scientists study the genetic material contained within spores to understand evolutionary relationships.

C2 The ability of spores to withstand harsh environmental conditions has fascinated researchers for decades.

Examples of spore in a Sentence

formal The spore is a reproductive structure that is capable of developing into a new organism.

informal I found some spores on the forest floor while hiking.

slang Those spores are so tiny, they almost look like dust!

figurative The idea of creativity can be seen as a spore that grows into a beautiful piece of art.

Grammatical Forms of spore

• past tense: spored
• plural: spores
• comparative: more spore
• superlative: most spore
• present tense: spores
• future tense: will spore
• perfect tense: have spored
• continuous tense: is sporing
• singular: spore
• positive degree: spore
• infinitive: to spore
• gerund: sporing
• participle: spored

Origin and Evolution of spore

First Known Use: 1679 year

Language of Origin: Ancient Greek

Story behind the word: The word 'spore' originated from the Ancient Greek word 'spora' meaning 'seed'.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to refer to a reproductive cell capable of developing into a new individual, the term 'spore' has evolved to also include a wide range of single-celled reproductive structures in plants, fungi, and some microorganisms.