idiomorphic

English

Etymology

From idio- +‎ -morphic.

Pronunciation

  • enPR: ăn'thrə-pə-môr′fĭk
  • IPA(key): /ɪdi.əˈmɔɹfɪk/
  • Rhymes: -ɔː(ɹ)fɪk

Adjective

idiomorphic

  1. idiomorphous; having a distinctive form
    • 1923, Ernest Bramah [pseudonym; Ernest Brammah Smith], “(please specify the page)”, in The Eyes of Max Carrados, London: Grant Richards, →OCLC:
      Capitals, or 'printed handwriting' as one sees them called, are just as idiomorphic as a cursive form.

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