A very similar mode of growth and propagation is found among the compound Polypes, whose gemmules, like those of the Medusæ, are at first free, and moved by cilia; afterwards attached, and budding forth with a plant-like body.
Source: wiktionary
Gemmule
/ˈd͡ʒɛmjuːl/
Synonyms for "gemmule" (5 found)
Ranked by relevance and common usage.
Choosing the right synonym
- Closest matches in this entry: asexual propagule, bud, burgeon, internal bud, reproductive bud.
- Sentence evidence is available for gemmule, so synonym choice can be checked against real usage rather than a flat word list.
- Ranking signals come from opengloss, derived_reverse.
Synonym selection checklist
- Match the part of speech before comparing meanings.
- Check whether the synonym changes intensity, formality, or emotional tone.
- Read the replacement inside the full sentence, not just beside "gemmule".
- Prefer the clearest word over the most unusual word when writing for speed or comprehension.
When not to replace "gemmule"
Keep "gemmule" when the sentence already sounds natural, when a synonym would add unintended emphasis, or when readers need the most familiar wording. A synonym should clarify or sharpen the message, not simply make the sentence look more varied.
If two options seem close, choose the one that best matches the audience and purpose of the sentence.
Replacement workflow
1. Preserve meaning
Choose a synonym only if it keeps the core idea of "gemmule" intact in the sentence you are editing.
2. Tune tone
Check whether the replacement sounds more formal, casual, emotional, technical, or forceful than the original word.
3. Re-read context
Read the full sentence after the swap. Keep the synonym only when the sentence becomes clearer or more precise.
Review note: Synonym lists are ranked with lexical data and reviewed for practical writing value. Use the comparison notes, sentence evidence, and source labels together; a high-ranking synonym can still be wrong when the audience, register, or grammar changes.
Final fit check
After choosing a replacement for "gemmule", read the sentence once for meaning and once for rhythm. The best synonym should feel natural in the full sentence, not only accurate in a word list.
If the synonym makes the sentence slower, vaguer, or more dramatic than intended, keep "gemmule" or choose a simpler alternative from the closest-match group.
Related word relations
OpenGloss and ConceptNet supply richer edges like generalizations, collocations, and derivations.
More general
5 entriesCollocations
6 entriesarchaeocytes inside gemmuleasexual reproductiondesiccation tolerancefreshwater spongegemmule formationspicule coat
Inflections
1 entriesDerivations
4 entriesSample sentences
25 total sentences available.
Accidental hematozoa may be found, […] in the vessels of man and other animals; these are foreign to the blood, and do not circulate with it. The hydatid, acephalocystis endogena, detaches its gemmules from its inner surface; one thus inclosing the other in a series, like pill-boxes. It is found in the liver, kidney, womb, etc.
Source: wiktionary
They [spores and tetraspores] may rather be considered, the one a true spore, supposed to be fertilized by means of an antheridium; the other, a mere gemmule, or bud of the simplest possible structure, which is cast off by the parent plant, and carries with it sufficient vitality to become the nucleus of a fresh individual.
Source: wiktionary
The gemmules of the Marchantia [a genus of liverworts] are little disc-shaped masses of cells composed of two or more layers.
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Common questions
What are the closest synonyms for "gemmule"?
Closest matches include asexual propagule, bud, burgeon, internal bud, reproductive bud.
How should I check whether a synonym fits "gemmule"?
Compare the replacement against real sentence context. This entry includes sample sentences so you can check tone, grammar, and meaning before swapping words.