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heteromorphic

het·er·o·mor·phic
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [het-er-uh-mawr-fik]
    • /ˌhɛt ər əˈmɔr fɪk/
    • /hˌetrəmˈɔːfɪk/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [het-er-uh-mawr-fik]
    • /ˌhɛt ər əˈmɔr fɪk/

Definitions of heteromorphic word

  • adjective heteromorphic Biology. dissimilar in shape, structure, or magnitude. 1
  • adjective heteromorphic Entomology. undergoing complete metamorphosis; possessing varying forms. 1
  • noun heteromorphic Occurring in two or more different forms, especially at different stages in the life cycle. 1
  • adjective heteromorphic differing from the normal form in size, shape, and function 0
  • adjective heteromorphic (of pairs of homologous chromosomes) differing from each other in size or form 0
  • adjective heteromorphic (esp of insects) having different forms at different stages of the life cycle 0
See all 10 definitions of heteromorphic

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Origin of heteromorphic

First appearance:

before 1860
One of the 29% newest English words
First recorded in 1860-65; hetero- + -morphic

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Parts of speech for Heteromorphic

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Full grammatical hierarchy of Heteromorphic

heteromorphic popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 43% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 68% 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.

heteromorphic usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for heteromorphic

adj heteromorphic

  • unusual — not usual, common, or ordinary; uncommon in amount or degree; exceptional: an unusual sound; an unusual hobby; an unusual response.
  • unexpected — not expected; unforeseen; surprising: an unexpected pleasure; an unexpected development.
  • irregular — without symmetry, even shape, formal arrangement, etc.: an irregular pattern.
  • unnatural — contrary to the laws or course of nature.
  • atypical — Someone or something that is atypical is not typical of its kind.

adjective heteromorphic

All 36 Synonyms of heteromorphic

Antonyms for heteromorphic

adj heteromorphic

  • standard — something considered by an authority or by general consent as a basis of comparison; an approved model.
  • usual — habitual or customary: her usual skill.
  • conforming — to act in accordance or harmony; comply (usually followed by to): to conform to rules.
  • customary — Customary is used to describe things that people usually do in a particular society or in particular circumstances.
  • common — If something is common, it is found in large numbers or it happens often.

adjective heteromorphic

  • expected — Anticipated; thought to be about to arrive or occur.
All 12 Antonyms of heteromorphic

Top questions with heteromorphic

  • what is heteromorphic alternation of generation?

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