microorganism
Translation
microorganism
Examples
Bacteria are a type of microorganism.
Bacteria are a type of microorganism.
Some microorganisms can cause disease.
Some microorganisms can cause disease.
Grammar Patterns
((a/an microorganism)) a microorganism A microorganism is a living thing.
Similar Words
Synonyms: microbe, germ, bacterium
Etymology
From Greek 'mikros' (small) + 'organismos' (organism). It literally means 'small living being'.
Memory Tips
Think of a 'micro' (tiny) 'organism' that you can only see with a microscope.