biomorphism

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 biomorphism word

noun biomorphism 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
noun biomorphism (art) A surrealist art movement of the twentieth century that focuses on the power of natural life and uses organic shapes, with shapeless and vaguely spherical hints of the forms of biology. 0

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Origin of biomorphism

First appearance:

before 1890

One of the 20% newest English words

First recorded in 1890-95; bio- + -morph

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biomorphism 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.

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