How Do You Spell SPORE?

Pronunciation: [spˈɔː] (IPA)

The word "spore" is spelled with four letters and pronounced as /spɔr/. The IPA phonetic transcription shows that the first two letters "sp" are pronounced as a voiceless bilabial stop consonant followed by voiceless alveolar fricative. The last two letters "ore" are pronounced with a diphthong consisting of an open-mid back rounded vowel and an r-colored vowel. The word is commonly used in biology to describe a reproductive cell that can grow into a new individual of the same species.

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Etymology
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SPORE Meaning and Definition

  1. A spore is a small, typically single-celled reproductive structure that is produced by various organisms, including fungi, plants, and some protists. It is capable of giving rise to a new individual or organism through a process called germination. Spores are vital to the survival and propagation of these organisms, as they allow for dispersal and survival in diverse environments.

    Typically, a spore is formed as a result of a specialized reproductive process known as sporogenesis. During this process, a parent organism produces spores as a means of reproducing or preserving its genetic material. The spores are usually highly resistant to harsh conditions such as desiccation, extreme temperatures, and chemicals, which enables them to survive and disperse over long distances.

    Upon reaching a suitable environment, the spore undergoes germination, wherein it develops into a new individual or organism. Germination begins by the absorption of water, triggering metabolic activities within the spore and leading to cell division and growth. The resulting new organism may be similar or different from the parent, depending on the nature of the spore and the reproductive mechanism of the organism.

    Spores play a crucial role in the life cycle of various organisms, allowing them to adapt to changing environments and colonize new areas. In addition, spores have significant implications in fields such as agriculture, medicine, and ecology, where their study helps identify and control pathogenic or beneficial species, as well as understand and conserve biodiversity.

  2. The reproductive cell of a sporozoan or of a cryptogamous plant; a cell of an inferior order to an ovum orseed.

    A practical medical dictionary. By Stedman, Thomas Lathrop. Published 1920.

  3. One of the minute grains in flowerless plants which perform the functions of seeds, as in the ferns and club-mosses.

    Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

Common Misspellings for SPORE

Etymology of SPORE

The word "spore" is derived from the Ancient Greek word "spora", which refers to a "sowing" or a "seed". The Greek word "spora" is itself derived from the verb "speiro", meaning "to sow" or "to scatter". The term "spore" was first introduced in English in the early 19th century as a scientific term for the reproductive cell of fungi, algae, plants, and some protozoans that is capable of developing into a new individual.

Similar spelling words for SPORE

Plural form of SPORE is SPORES

Conjugate verb Spore

CONDITIONAL

I would spore
you would spore
he/she/it would spore
we would spore
they would spore

CONDITIONAL CONTINUOUS

I would be sporing
you would be sporing
he/she/it would be sporing
we would be sporing
they would be sporing

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have spore
you would have spore
he/she/it would have spore
we would have spore
they would have spore

CONDITIONAL PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I would have been sporing
you would have been sporing
he/she/it would have been sporing
we would have been sporing
they would have been sporing

FUTURE

I will spore
you will spore
he/she/it will spore
we will spore
they will spore

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be sporing
you will be sporing
he/she/it will be sporing
we will be sporing
they will be sporing

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have spored
you will have spored
he/she/it will have spored
we will have spored
they will have spored

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been sporing
you will have been sporing
he/she/it will have been sporing
we will have been sporing
they will have been sporing

IMPERATIVE

you spore
we let´s spore

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to spore

PAST

I spored
you spored
he/she/it spored
we spored
they spored

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was sporing
you were sporing
he/she/it was sporing
we were sporing
they were sporing

PAST PARTICIPLE

spored

PAST PERFECT

I had spored
you had spored
he/she/it had spored
we had spored
they had spored

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been sporing
you had been sporing
he/she/it had been sporing
we had been sporing
they had been sporing

PRESENT

I spore
you spore
he/she/it spores
we spore
they spore

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am sporing
you are sporing
he/she/it is sporing
we are sporing
they are sporing

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

sporing

PRESENT PERFECT

I have spored
you have spored
he/she/it has spored
we have spored
they have spored

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been sporing
you have been sporing
he/she/it has been sporing
we have been sporing
they have been sporing

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