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ovum Synonyms

Another word for ovum

Choosing another word for ovum depends on context, so the synonyms and similar words below are separated across 3 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

A mature female reproductive cell in animals and humans, which can divide to give rise to an embryo only after fertilization by a male cell.

Usage Example

"Fertilization occurs when a single sperm cell successfully penetrates the outer membrane of the egg cell."

Strongest
egg cell
egg
Strong
oocyte
Weak
gamete

• noun (Context 2)

The female gamete or seed-forming structure located within the ovule of a plant.

Usage Example

"Once pollen reaches the stigma, a pollen tube grows down to fertilize the oosphere inside the ovary."

Strongest
oosphere
egg cell

• noun (Context 3)

An egg-shaped ornamental motif used in classical architectural moldings, typically alternating with dart-like elements.

Usage Example

"The stone cornice featured a finely carved pattern of alternating ova and darts."

Strong
echinus

Opposites of ovum

The opposite of ovum shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

spermatozoon
sperm
See all opposites of ovum

• Nearby Words

overzealousness
oviraptor
ovoid
ovum
ow
owe
owie

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Ovum. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/ovum
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