noun

antisense

/ˌæntaɪˈsɛns/ ant·ise·nse 3 syllables

A molecule which interacts with a complementary strand of nucleic acids, so as to suppress its transcription.

Word facts

Part of speech noun
Syllables 3
Letters 9
Starts with A

Definition of Antisense

A molecule which interacts with a complementary strand of nucleic acids, so as to suppress its transcription.

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How many syllables does antisense have?

Antisense has 3 syllables: ant·ise·nse. The word is broken into 3 spoken beats.

What part of speech is antisense?

Antisense is used as a noun. As a noun, it names a thing, idea, or concept.

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How many letters does antisense have?

Antisense has 9 letters. It contains 3 syllables and starts with the letter A. In word games, letter count and syllable count can help narrow results when you know the word length.