dimorphism Meaning & Definition
/daɪˈmɔːfɪzəm/
What Does Dimorphism Mean?
Dimorphism is a noun that means The occurrence within a plant of two distinct forms of any part. It is also used to mean The occurrence in an animal species of two distinct types of individual.
Quick Facts About Dimorphism
| Part of speech | noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /daɪˈmɔːfɪzəm/ |
| Plural | dimorphisms |
Dimorphism Definition (Noun)
- The occurrence within a plant of two distinct forms of any part.
- The occurrence in an animal species of two distinct types of individual.
- A property of certain substances that enables them to exist in two distinct crystalline forms.
Synonyms of Dimorphism
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Dimorphism synonyms and antonyms →Word Forms & Grammar
dimorphism (countable and uncountable, plural dimorphisms)
Words That Rhyme With Dimorphism
Origin of Dimorphism
From di- + -morphism.