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Diplete

Part of Speech: Noun

Senses:

1. A linguistic term referring to a word that has two syllables.
2. According to biology, an organism composed of two cytotypes, typically consisting of diploid and polyploid cells.

Usages:

In linguistics, a diplete is a word that consists of two syllables. Examples of dipletes include "piglet," "basket," and "picnic." These words have a rhythmic pattern that occurs due to the combination of two distinct syllables.

In biology, a diplete refers to an organism that is heterogeneous in cellular composition, comprising both diploid and polyploid cells. This phenomenon is commonly observed in certain plant species, where diploid cells coexist with cells containing multiple sets of chromosomes.

Sample Sentences:

1. The word "kitten" is an example of a diplete because it has two syllables.
2. The presence of diplete cells in the vast majority of angiosperms showcases the complexity of plant cell composition.

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