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Definitions for heteromorphic
ˌhɛt ər əˈmɔr fɪkhet·ero·mor·phic

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  1. heteromorphicadjective

    Having different forms in different stages of the life cycle

  2. heteromorphicadjective

    Differing in size or structure from the normal

Webster Dictionary

  1. Heteromorphicadjective

    deviating from the normal, perfect, or mature form; having different forms at different stages of existence, or in different individuals of the same species; -- applied especially to insects in which there is a wide difference of form between the larva and the adult, and to plants having more than one form of flower

  2. Etymology: [Hetero- + Gr. morfh` form.]

Chambers 20th Century Dictionary

  1. Heteromorphic

    het-e-ro-mor′fik, adj. deviating in form from a given type—also Heteromor′phous.—ns. Heteromor′phism; Heteromor′phy. [Gr. heteros, other, morphē, form.]

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Numerology

  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of heteromorphic in Chaldean Numerology is: 4

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of heteromorphic in Pythagorean Numerology is: 9


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