actinomorphic

adjective

ac·​ti·​no·​mor·​phic ˌak-(ˌ)ti-nō-ˈmȯr-fik How to pronounce actinomorphic (audio)
-tə-nō-;
ak-ˌti-nō-
: being radially symmetrical and capable of division by any longitudinal plane into essentially symmetrical halves
an actinomorphic tulip flower
actinomorphy
ˈak-tə-nō-ˌmȯr-fē How to pronounce actinomorphic (audio)
ak-ˈti-nō-
noun

Word History

Etymology

German actinomorph (from actino- actino- + -morph, borrowed from Greek -morphos -morphous) + -ic entry 1

First Known Use

1881, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of actinomorphic was in 1881

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“Actinomorphic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/actinomorphic. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.

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