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phenotype

Syllabification: (phe·no·type)
Pronunciation: /ˈfēnəˌtīp/

Definition of phenotype

noun

Biology
  • the set of observable characteristics of an individual resulting from the interaction of its genotype with the environment.

Derivatives

phenotypic

Pronunciation: /ˌfēnəˈtipik/

adjective

phenotypical

Pronunciation: /ˌfēnəˈtipikəl/

adjective

phenotypically

Pronunciation: /ˌfēnəˈtipik(ə)lē/

adverb

Origin:

early 20th century: from German Phaenotypus (see pheno-, type)

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Definition of phenotype in the British & World English dictionary

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