We will study the underlying molecular occurrences of fertilization.
Source: tatoeba (1126523)
Molecular
/məˈlɛkjələɹ/
Synonyms for "molecular" (50 found)
Ranked by relevance and common usage.
Closest matches (10)
Adjective(7 words)
atomisticatomistic perspectiveatomistic viewbiochemicalbiological expressionbiomolecular sciencechemical
Noun(2 words)
biological analysisbutane molecule
Strong matches (15)
Noun(4 words)
Adjective(4 words)
chemical processchemical reactantschemical speciesgenetic material
Related words (25)
Noun(6 words)
least organism-levelmolecular biologicalmolecular structurenerve cell signalingwater moleculewater-molecule simulation
Adjective(6 words)
molecular concepts unitmolecular crystalmolecular descriptormolecular vibrational energymolecule-basedwater-molecular
Choosing the right synonym
- Closest matches in this entry: atomic, atomistic, atomistic perspective, atomistic view, biochemical.
- Sentence evidence is available for molecular, so synonym choice can be checked against real usage rather than a flat word list.
- Ranking signals come from moby, derived_reverse, opengloss.
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 "molecular".
- Prefer the clearest word over the most unusual word when writing for speed or comprehension.
When not to replace "molecular"
Keep "molecular" 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 "molecular" 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 "molecular", 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 "molecular" 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
2 entrieschemical termscience term
More specific
6 entriesDNA analysisgene expression assaymolecular formulamolecular structuremolecular weightprotein sequencing
Collocations
6 entriesmolecular biologymolecular formulamolecular geneticsmolecular levelmolecular structuremolecular weight
Inflections
2 entriesmore molecularmost molecular
Derivations
3 entriesAntonyms
1 entriesTranslations
39 translations across 37 languages.
Arabic
1 entries- جُزَيْئِيّ adj (relating to molecules)
Armenian
1 entries- մոլեկուլային adj (relating to molecules)
Belarusian
1 entries- малекуля́рны adj (relating to molecules)
Bulgarian
2 entries- молеку́лен adj (relating to molecules)
- молекуля́рен adj (relating to molecules)
Catalan
1 entries- molecular adj (relating to molecules)
Czech
1 entries- molekulární adj (relating to molecules)
Danish
1 entries- molekylær adj (relating to molecules)
Esperanto
1 entries- molekula adj (relating to molecules)
Finnish
1 entries- molekulaarinen adj (relating to molecules)
French
1 entries- moléculaire adj (relating to molecules)
Galician
1 entries- molecular adj (relating to molecules)
Georgian
1 entries- მოლეკულური adj (relating to molecules)
German
1 entries- molekular adj (relating to molecules)
Hindi
1 entries- आणविक adj (relating to molecules)
Hungarian
1 entries- molekuláris adj (relating to molecules)
Ido
1 entries- molekulala adj (relating to molecules)
Indonesian
1 entries- molekuler adj (relating to molecules)
Irish
1 entries- móilíneach adj (relating to molecules)
Italian
1 entries- molecolare adj (relating to molecules)
Kazakh
1 entries- молекулалық adj (relating to molecules)
Latvian
1 entries- molekulārs adj (relating to molecules)
Malay
1 entries- molekul adj (relating to molecules)
Manx
1 entries- co-vreneenagh adj (relating to molecules)
Norman
1 entries- molétchulaithe adj (relating to molecules)
Norwegian Bokmål
1 entries- molekylær adj (relating to molecules)
Norwegian Nynorsk
1 entries- molekylær adj (relating to molecules)
Persian
1 entries- مولکولی adj (relating to molecules)
Polish
2 entries- cząsteczkowy adj (relating to molecules)
- molekularny adj (relating to molecules)
Portuguese
1 entries- molecular adj (relating to molecules)
Romanian
1 entries- molecular adj (relating to molecules)
Russian
1 entries- молекуля́рный adj (relating to molecules)
Spanish
1 entries- molecular adj (relating to molecules)
Swedish
1 entries- molekylär adj (relating to molecules)
Tagalog
1 entries- mulatlin adj (relating to molecules)
Turkish
1 entries- moleküler adj (relating to molecules)
Ukrainian
1 entries- молекуля́рний adj (relating to molecules)
Welsh
1 entries- moleciwlaidd adj (relating to molecules)
Sample sentences
12 total sentences available.
Our genetic material is being constantly invaded by small egocentric molecular parasites.
Source: tatoeba (1247904)
In molecular gastronomy, completely new appliances are used.
Source: tatoeba (2609437)
In molecular gastronomy, no boundaries are set on the creativity of the cooks.
Source: tatoeba (2609438)
Showing 4 of 12 available sentences.
Common questions
What are the closest synonyms for "molecular"?
Closest matches include atomic, atomistic, atomistic perspective, atomistic view, biochemical.
How should I check whether a synonym fits "molecular"?
Compare the replacement against real sentence context. This entry includes sample sentences so you can check tone, grammar, and meaning before swapping words.