promorphology

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noun

crystallography of organic forms; a division of morphology relating to a mathematical conception of organic forms

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Meanings

nounpromorphology (uncountable)
  1. uncountablebiologycrystallography of organic forms; a division of morphology relating to a mathematical conception of organic forms
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    From direct observation of living Radiolaria, as well as from deductive reasoning, based upon their morphology (and especially their promorphology[…]), the conclusion appears justified that all Protista of this class in their normal condition float suspended in the sea-water, either at the surface or at a definite depth.

    1887, Ernst Haeckel, Report on the Radiolaria

Origin

From pro- + morphology.

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APA

promorphology. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/promorphology

MLA

“promorphology.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/promorphology. Accessed November 4, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “promorphology,” accessed November 4, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/promorphology.

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