commensal

Betekenis (Engels)

Adj

1. (not-comparable) Of a form of symbiosis in which one organism derives a benefit while the other is unaffected.
2. (not-comparable) Eating at the same table.

Noun

1. An organism partaking in a commensal relationship.
2. One who eats at the same table.

Sinonieme

messmate

diner

microorganism

Vertalings

comensal

commensal

commensale

comensal

comensal

dîneur

préjudice pour celui-ci

commensal

commensaal

onschadelijke gastkiem

Kommensale

Mitesser

komensal

sofra arkadaşı

Uitgespreek as (IPA)

/kəˈmɛnsəl/

Etimologie (Engels)

Geërf van Middle English: commensal

In summary

From Middle English commensal, from Old French commensal, from Medieval Latin commensālis, from com- + mensa (“table”) + -ālis.