haploid

/ˌhæpˈlɔɪd/

Definitions of haploid

1. noun

   (genetics) an organism or cell having only one complete set of chromosomes
   type of:

   being, organism

   a living thing that has (or can develop) the ability to act or function independently
2. adjective

   of a cell or organism having a single set of chromosomes
   synonyms: haploidic, monoploid

   antonyms:

   diploid

   of a cell or organism having two sets of chromosomes or twice the haploid number

   polyploid

   of a cell or organism having more than twice the haploid number of chromosomes

   triploid

   of a cell or organism having three complete sets of chromosomes