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biomorphic

bi·o·morph
B b

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [bahy-oh-mawrf]
    • /ˈbaɪ oʊˌmɔrf/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [bahy-oh-mawrf]
    • /ˈbaɪ oʊˌmɔrf/

Definitions of biomorphic word

  • adjective biomorphic having the form of a living organism 3
  • adjective biomorphic resembling the curving, irregular form of living organisms 3
  • noun biomorphic a painted, drawn, or sculptured free form or design suggestive in shape of a living organism, especially an ameba or protozoan: The paintings of Joan Miró are often notable for their playful, bright-colored biomorphs. 1
  • adjective biomorphic Having the appearance of a biomorph; representing a living organism rather than an artistic or pragmatic ideal. 0

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Origin of biomorphic

First appearance:

before 1890
One of the 20% newest English words
First recorded in 1890-95; bio- + -morph

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Parts of speech for Biomorphic

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
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biomorphic popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 55% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 51% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

biomorphic usage trend in Literature

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Top questions with biomorphic

  • what does biomorphic mean?
  • what are biomorphic shapes?

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