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endomorphic

[ en-duh-mawr-fik ]

adjective

  1. Mineralogy.
    1. occurring in the form of an endomorph.
    2. of or relating to endomorphs.
    3. taking place within a rock mass.
  2. having a heavy body build roughly characterized by the relative prominence of structures developed from the embryonic endoderm ( ectomorphic, mesomorphic ).


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Other Words From

  • endo·morphy noun

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Word History and Origins

Origin of endomorphic1

1885–90; < French endomorphique; endo-, -morphic

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