homodonty
|ho-mo-don-ty|
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/ˌhoʊməˈdɑnti/
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/ˌhɒməˈdɒnti/
teeth all the same
Etymology
Etymology Information
'homodonty' originates from New Latin 'homodontia', ultimately from Greek, specifically 'homos' meaning 'same' and 'odous/odont-' meaning 'tooth'.
Historical Evolution
'homodonty' changed from the New Latin word 'homodontia' and entered English with the Modern formation 'homodonty'.
Meaning Changes
Initially it meant 'the condition of having the same type of teeth', and this meaning has been retained in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
condition in which all teeth are of the same form or shape; uniform dentition.
Many fish and some reptiles exhibit homodonty.
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Last updated: 2025/09/17 09:25