anisodont
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/ˌænɪˈsɑːdənt/
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/ˌænɪˈsɒdənt/
unequal teeth
Etymology
'anisodont' originates from Greek elements, specifically 'anisos' and 'odous', where 'anisos' meant 'unequal' and 'odous' meant 'tooth'.
'anisodont' entered scientific usage via New Latin/Modern scientific formation (e.g., 'anisodontus' or related coinages) and was adopted into modern English as 'anisodont' in taxonomic and descriptive contexts.
Initially formed to mean 'unequal-toothed' in technical descriptions, the meaning has remained focused on describing unequal tooth size in biological and paleontological contexts.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the condition or quality of having teeth of unequal size (term: anisodonty).
Anisodont is a descriptor used in paleontology to record variations in tooth size.
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Adjective 1
having teeth of unequal size; characterized by unequal or dissimilar tooth sizes.
The fossil jaw was anisodont, indicating the animal likely processed a varied diet.
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