Prokaryotic

Definition
adjective
Of, or pertaining to, or characteristic of a prokaryote, which is basically an organism lacking a true nucleus.
Supplement
Organisms may be grouped in two major groups: prokaryotes and eukaryotes. Prokaryotes include the eubacteria and archaea.
Word origin: prokaryote + –ic.
Variant: prokaryotic (British).
Compare: eukaryotic
Related term:

• Prokaryotic cell