allothimorphic
|al-lo-thi-mor-phic|
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/ˌæləˈθaɪmɔrfɪk/
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/ˌæləˈθaɪmɔːfɪk/
externally shaped
Etymology
Etymology Information
'allothimorphic' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'allothimos,' where 'allo-' meant 'other' and 'thimos' meant 'form.'
Historical Evolution
'allothimos' transformed into the English word 'allothimorphic' through scientific terminology.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'having a form determined by external factors,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
describing a mineral or rock that has a form not determined by its own crystal structure but by the surrounding environment.
The allothimorphic crystals were shaped by the surrounding rock matrix.
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Last updated: 2025/06/29 08:36