The plasmid and the nucleoid are bacterial components that contain DNA.
Source: tatoeba (4791767)
Plasmid
/ˈplæzmɪd/
Synonyms for "plasmid" (2 found)
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Closest matches (1)
Noun(1 words)
Related words (1)
Noun(1 words)
plasmid dna
Choosing the right synonym
- Closest matches in this entry: episome, plasmid dna.
- Sentence evidence is available for plasmid, so synonym choice can be checked against real usage rather than a flat word list.
- Ranking signals come from derived_reverse, wordnet.
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 "plasmid".
- Prefer the clearest word over the most unusual word when writing for speed or comprehension.
When not to replace "plasmid"
Keep "plasmid" 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 "plasmid" 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 "plasmid", 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 "plasmid" or choose a simpler alternative from the closest-match group.
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3 entriesSample sentences
5 total sentences available.
These discussions have left a plethora of terms adrift: pangenes, bioblasts, plasmagenes, plastogenes, chondriogenes, cytogenes and proviruses, which have lost their original utility owing to the accretion of vague or contradictory connotations. At the risk of adding to this list, I propose plasmid as a generic term for any extrachromosomal hereditary determinant.
Source: wiktionary
This is how the F (for "fertility") plasmid, which forms the basis of a lot of classical E. coli genetics, is transferred from one cell to another.
Source: wiktionary
Bacteria are happy to absorb little rings of DNA called plasmids and adopt them as their own.
Source: wiktionary
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Common questions
What are the closest synonyms for "plasmid"?
Closest matches include episome, plasmid dna.
How should I check whether a synonym fits "plasmid"?
Compare the replacement against real sentence context. This entry includes sample sentences so you can check tone, grammar, and meaning before swapping words.