zoomorph

zo·o·mor·phic

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [zoh-uh-mawr-fik]
- /ˌzoʊ əˈmɔr fɪk/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [zoh-uh-mawr-fik]
- /ˌzoʊ əˈmɔr fɪk/

Definitions of zoomorph word

adjective zoomorph of or relating to a deity or other being conceived of as having the form of an animal. 1
adjective zoomorph characterized by a highly stylized or conventionalized representation of animal forms. 1
adjective zoomorph representing or using animal forms. 1
noun zoomorph One that is zoomorphic. 1
noun zoomorph a representation of something in animal form 0

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Origin of zoomorph

First appearance:

before 1870

One of the 26% newest English words

First recorded in 1870-75; zoo- + -morphic

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Parts of speech for Zoomorph

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

Full grammatical hierarchy of Zoomorph

zoomorph popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 59% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

zoomorph usage trend in Literature

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