Vacuole

Pronunciation: /ˈvæk.ju.oʊl/

Definitions of vacuole

noun a small cavity or space in the cytoplasm of a cell, enclosed by a membrane and typically containing fluid

Example Sentences

A1 A vacuole is a storage organelle found in plant cells.

A2 Vacuoles help maintain the turgor pressure in plant cells.

B1 The vacuole plays a crucial role in storing nutrients and waste products.

B2 Vacuoles can also contain pigments that give flowers their color.

C1 Researchers are studying the dynamic nature of vacuoles in cellular processes.

C2 The vacuole is involved in regulating the pH balance within the cell.

Examples of vacuole in a Sentence

formal The vacuole is a membrane-bound organelle found in the cells of plants and some protists.

informal The vacuole is like a storage unit in the cell, holding water and nutrients.

slang Yo, that vacuole is like the cell's closet, keeping all its stuff organized.

figurative Think of the vacuole as the cell's pantry, storing all the essential supplies for survival.

Grammatical Forms of vacuole

• plural: vacuoles
• comparative: more vacuole
• superlative: most vacuole
• present tense: vacuole
• future tense: will vacuole
• perfect tense: have vacuoled
• continuous tense: is vacuoling
• singular: vacuole
• positive degree: vacuole
• infinitive: to vacuole
• gerund: vacuoling
• participle: vacuoling

Origin and Evolution of vacuole

First Known Use: 1831 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'vacuole' originated from the Latin word 'vacuus' meaning 'empty' or 'void'.

Evolution of the word: Originally used in biology to describe the membrane-bound organelles found in plant and fungal cells, the term 'vacuole' has since been expanded to refer to any small cavity or space in a structure.