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- [id-ee-uh-mawr-fik]
- /ˌɪd i əˈmɔr fɪk/
- /ˌɪdɪəmˈɔːfɪk/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [id-ee-uh-mawr-fik]
- /ˌɪd i əˈmɔr fɪk/
Definitions of idiomorphic word
- adjective idiomorphic Also, euhedral. (in a rock) noting or pertaining to a mineral constituent having its own characteristic outward crystalline form unaltered by the other constituents of the rock; automorphic. 1
- adjective idiomorphic having its own characteristic form. 1
- adjective idiomorphic (of minerals) occurring naturally in the form of well-developed crystals 0
- adjective idiomorphic having its own proper form 0
- adjective idiomorphic having the normal faces characteristic of a particular mineral: said of crystals in rock that have developed without interference 0
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Origin of idiomorphic
First appearance:
before 1885 One of the 21% newest English words
1885-90; < Greek idiómorph(os) having an individual form (see idio-, -morphous) + -ic
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Parts of speech for Idiomorphic
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idiomorphic popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 54% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 53% 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.
idiomorphic usage trend in Literature
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