Diploidy in Irish (Dioplóideacht): Meaning

Q: What is the Irish for diploidy?

The Irish for diploidy is dioplóideacht (pronounced “DIP-loh-jakht”). It’s a feminine noun.

How to say “diploidy” in Irish

Irish:: dioplóideacht
English:: diploidy
Word type:: noun
Gender:: feminine
Pronunciation:: “DIP-loh-jakht” /ˈdʲɪpˠl̪ˠoːdʲəxt̪ˠ/

Various forms

Genitive singular:: dioplóideachta, na dioplóideachta (e.g. coincheap na dioplóideachta, the concept of diploidy)

What does “dioplóideacht” mean?

diploidy: In biology, the state of a cell or organism having two complete sets of chromosomes, one from each parent.Also: diploid state, diploid condition.

“Dioplóideacht” with the article

Here is dioplóideacht after the article (an t-alt).

an dioplóideacht

the diploidy

No change: d and t are not lenited after an

“Dioplóideacht” in a sentence: Irish examples

Common Irish sentences using dioplóideacht, the Irish word for diploidy.

Is éard is dioplóideacht ann ná dhá shraith crómasóm i gcill.

Diploidy means having two sets of chromosomes in a cell.

Tá an dioplóideacht coitianta i measc ainmhithe.

Diploidy is common among animals.

Bhí léacht againn inniu ar an dioplóideacht.

We had a lecture on diploidy today.

Rinne sí staidéar ar dhioplóideacht i bplandaí.

She studied diploidy in plants.

Mhínigh an múinteoir coincheap na dioplóideachta go soiléir.

The teacher explained the concept of diploidy clearly.

Tá difríocht mhór idir dioplóideacht agus haplóideacht.

There is a big difference between diploidy and haploidy.

Tá caibidil faoin dioplóideacht sa leabhar seo.

There is a chapter on diploidy in this book.

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Diploidy in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for diploidy?

The Irish for diploidy is dioplóideacht (pronounced “DIP-loh-jakht”). It’s a feminine noun.

How do you pronounce dioplóideacht in Irish?

Dioplóideacht is said like “DIP-loh-jakht” (IPA /ˈdʲɪpˠl̪ˠoːdʲəxt̪ˠ/).

Does dioplóideacht have a plural?

No plural form is given for dioplóideacht in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.

Why does dioplóideacht change to dhioplóideacht or ndioplóideacht?

Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) dioplóideacht becomes mo dhioplóideacht (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár ndioplóideacht (eclipsis).

Does 'dioplóideacht' mean diplomacy?

No. 'Dioplóideacht' is the biology term for diploidy, from 'dioplóideach' (diploid). Diplomacy in Irish is 'taidhleoireacht'.

What is the opposite of 'dioplóideacht'?

The state of having only one set of chromosomes is 'haplóideacht' (haploidy), as in the sex cells.

Diploidy in Irish (Dioplóideacht): Meaning, Pronunciation, Usage