zygomorphic
|zy-go-mor-phic|
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/ˌzaɪɡəˈmɔrfɪk/
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/ˌzaɪɡəˈmɔːfɪk/
bilateral symmetry
Etymology
Etymology Information
'zygomorphic' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'zygon,' meaning 'yoke' or 'pair,' and 'morphē,' meaning 'form.'
Historical Evolution
'zygomorphic' was derived from the Greek word 'zygomorphos,' which was adopted into modern English as 'zygomorphic.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'having a yoke-like form,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'having bilateral symmetry.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
having bilateral symmetry, especially in flowers, where one half is a mirror image of the other.
The orchid is a zygomorphic flower, with its petals arranged in a symmetrical pattern.
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Last updated: 2025/05/06 23:03