isodont
|i-so-dont|
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/aɪˈsɑːdənt/
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/aɪˈsɒdənt/
equal teeth
Etymology
'isodont' originates from Greek, specifically the elements 'isos' meaning 'equal' and 'odous'/'odont-' meaning 'tooth'.
'isodont' was formed in modern scientific (New Latin/technical) usage from the Greek roots 'isos' + 'odont-' and entered English as a technical descriptive term in biology and paleontology.
Initially it simply described 'equal tooth' (the literal combination of the roots); over time it has remained a technical term describing the condition of having uniform teeth in zoological and paleontological contexts.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
(noun form: 'isodonty') The condition or state of having isodont teeth; a noun derived from 'isodont'.
Researchers noted isodonty in several specimens from the site.
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Adjective 1
having teeth that are equal in size or form; exhibiting uniform teeth (often used in biological or paleontological descriptions).
The fossil displayed an isodont arrangement of teeth, indicating limited variation in tooth form.
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Last updated: 2025/09/17 10:40