trimorphism

tri·mor·phism

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [trahy-mawr-fiz-uh m]
- /traɪˈmɔr fɪz əm/
- /trˈaɪmɔːfˌɪzəm/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [trahy-mawr-fiz-uh m]
- /traɪˈmɔr fɪz əm/

Definitions of trimorphism word

noun trimorphism Zoology. the occurrence of three forms distinct in structure, coloration, etc., among animals of the same species. 1
noun trimorphism Botany. the occurrence of three different forms of flowers, leaves, etc., on the same plant or on distinct plants of the same species. 1
noun trimorphism Crystallography. the property of some substances of crystallizing in three structurally distinct forms. 1
noun trimorphism the property or condition of occurring in three distinct forms. 1
noun trimorphism the property exhibited by certain species of having or occurring in three different forms 0
noun trimorphism the property of certain minerals of existing in three crystalline forms 0

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Origin of trimorphism

First appearance:

before 1855

One of the 30% newest English words

1855-60; < Greek trímorph(os) of three forms (see tri-, -morph) + -ism

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Parts of speech for Trimorphism

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trimorphism popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 34% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 70% 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.

trimorphism usage trend in Literature

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