monomorph
|mo-no-morph|
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/ˈmɒnəˌmɔrf/
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/ˈmɒnəˌmɔːf/
single form or shape
Etymology
'monomorph' originates from Greek, specifically the words 'monos' meaning 'single' and 'morphē' meaning 'form'.
'monomorph' was formed in modern scientific English by combining the Greek roots 'mono-' and '-morph', and has been used in biology and related sciences.
Initially, it meant 'having a single form', and this meaning has remained consistent in scientific usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
an organism or form that has only one shape or form throughout its life cycle.
The species is a monomorph, showing no variation in form.
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Verb 1
to make or become monomorphic; to cause to have a single form.
The genetic mutation monomorphs the population.
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Last updated: 2025/08/07 08:15