phenotype

 
Pronunciation: /ˈfiːnə(ʊ)tʌɪp/

noun

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

Derivatives

phenotypic

Pronunciation: /-ˈtɪpɪk/
adjective

phenotypical

Pronunciation: /-ˈtɪpɪk(ə)l/
adjective

phenotypically

Pronunciation: /-ˈtɪpɪk(ə)li/
adverb

Origin:

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