Antisense strand. Definition. noun, plural: antisense strands. Strand of DNA running from 3' to 5' complementing the sense strand, and is not transcribed into mRNA. Supplement. The antisense strand of DNA is not the strand used to make mRNA but the sense strand. However, since the antisense strand complements the sense strand, the former would have the same nucleotide sequence as that of the mRNA following transcription. Also called:
Full Definition of VERNACULAR. 1. a: using a language or dialect native to a region or country rather than a literary, cultured, or foreign language b: of, relating to, or being a nonstandard language or dialect of a place, region, or country c: of, relating to, or being the normal spoken form of a language.
2. expressed or written in the native language of a place. 3. of, pertaining to, or using such a language. 4. using plain, everyday language. 5. of, pertaining to, or characteristic of architectural vernacular.n. 1. (Linguistics) the vernacular the commonly spoken language or dialect of a particular people or place. 2. (Architecture) a local style of architecture, in which ordinary houses are built: this architect has re-created a true English vernacular.. expressed or written in the native language of a place. 3. of, pertaining to, or using such a language. 4. using plain, everyday language. 5. of, pertaining to, or characteristic of architectural vernacular.