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SESSILE

(adj.)

Definitions

There are 2 meanings of the word Sessile.

Sessile - as an adjective

Permanently attached to a substrate; not free to move about

Example: "Sessile marine animals and plants"

Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
vagile

Attached directly by the base; not having an intervening stalk

Example: "Sessile flowers"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
stalkless
Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
pedunculate

Example Sentences

"The barnacle is a sessile organism that attaches itself to rocks or other surfaces."
"Some plants have sessile leaves, while others have leaves that are attached to stems by petioles."
"Sponges are sessile filter-feeders that live in aquatic environments."
"Bacteria can exist as sessile communities known as biofilms."
"Bivalves are sessile mollusks that live in the intertidal zone."
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Word Game Points

Is SESSILE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, sessile is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

SESSILE has a SCRABBLE points total of 7.

Is SESSILE a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, sessile is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
SESSILE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 8.

Is SESSILE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, sessile is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
SESSILE has a WORDFEUD points total of 7.

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