1noun
(genetics) the diploid cell resulting from the union of a haploid spermatozoon and ovum (including the organism that develops from that cell)
01 Word definition
zygote
6 letters · 2 vowels · 4 consonants
Is ZYGOTE a word?
Yes. ZYGOTE is a 6-letter noun. (genetics) the diploid cell resulting from the union of a haploid spermatozoon and ovum (including the organism that develops from that cell) Check the official dictionary for your particular word game before playing it.
Correct spelling
Z-Y-G-O-T-EHow do you spell ZYGOTE?
ZYGOTE contains 6 letters, begins with Z, and ends with E.
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Synonyms
Source: Open English WordNet 2025 (CC BY 4.0) ↗fertilized ovum
02 Letter breakdown
How is ZYGOTE spelled?
Z1Y2G3O4T5E6
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About ZYGOTE.
How do you spell ZYGOTE?
ZYGOTE is spelled Z-Y-G-O-T-E. It contains 6 letters.