Synonyms of ectothermic
3 similar words · 2 opposite words
Another word for ectothermic is cold-blooded. Other synonyms of ectothermic are poikilothermic and exothermic. The opposite of ectothermic is endothermic.
Synonyms and similar words for ectothermic
adjectiveOf or relating to an ectotherm; having a body temperature that varies depending on the outside...
- cold-bloodedHaving an unregulated body temperature; ectothermic.
- poikilothermicHaving a body temperature that varies depending on the outside temperature.
- exothermic
Opposite of ectothermic
adjectiveOf or relating to an ectotherm; having a body temperature that varies depending on the outside...
- endothermicOf an animal whose body temperature is regulated by internal factors.
- warm-blooded
Meaning of ectothermic
- adjective Of or relating to an ectotherm; having a body temperature that varies depending on the outside temperature.
ectothermic in other languages
Questions about synonyms of ectothermic
- What is another word for ectothermic?
- Ectothermic has 3 synonyms on Word.ws, such as cold-blooded, poikilothermic and exothermic.
- What is the opposite of ectothermic?
- The opposite of ectothermic is endothermic.
- What does ectothermic mean?
- Ectothermic means of or relating to an ectotherm; having a body temperature that varies depending on the outside temperature.
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