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monomorphic

Syllabification: (mon·o·mor·phic)
Pronunciation: /ˌmänəˈmôrfik/
Definition of monomorphic

adjective

chiefly Biology
  • having or existing in only one form, in particular.
  • (of a species or population) showing little or no variation in morphology or phenotype.
  • (of an animal species) having sexes that are similar in size and appearance.

Derivatives

monomorphism

Pronunciation: /-ˌfizəm/
noun

monomorphous

Pronunciation: /-fəs/
adjective

Origin:

late 19th century: from mono- 'single' + Greek morphē 'form'

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