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monomorphic

monomorphic

8.8
Having only one form or appearance in a group
  • adjective
  • /ˌmɒnəˈmɔrfɪk/
  • Specialized
translation icon : monomórfico
  • However, the lymphoma typically features cytologic atypia and monomorphic cells.
  • monomorphic adenoma
  • monomorphic cells

Examples

  • In this study, we focused on a monomorphic population of bacteria that displayed uniform characteristics.

  • The cells were relatively monomorphic.

    Academic text (2006)
  • In total, 115 bands were obtained, of which 100 bands (87.0%) were polymorphic and 15 bands (13.0%) were monomorphic.

    Academic text (2014)
  • The histologic appearance of these tumors can vary considerably, but most masses are made up primarily of a monomorphic population of small spindle cells that are usually arranged in fascicles in a herringbone pattern.

    Academic text (2006)
  • The species is monomorphic, with all individuals exhibiting the same coloration and size.

  • The research indicated that the monomorphic traits of the plants result in a consistent appearance throughout the population.

Synonyms

homogeneous
vsmonomorphic
20 6.6

Made of people or things that are all the same

means exclusively one form instead of general similarity across items
homogenous
vsmonomorphic
4 5.9

Made of parts that are all the same or very similar, for example people in a group

expresses a single form, not just uniform composition or character
homomorphic
vsmonomorphic
  • Specialized
1 9.9

Having the same shape or parts

means one fixed form rather than simply similar structure
homotypic
vsmonomorphic
  • Specialized
9.3

Being the same or very similar in shape and structure, like cells

is about having a single form across the whole group
homogenic
vsmonomorphic
8.1

Having parts that are all the same kind

focuses on a single form rather than common origin or uniform source

Antonyms

polymorphic
  • Specialized
1 8.9

Having many different forms, like minerals or animals with different looks

How Many Forms

polymorphic
  • Specialized
1 8.9
dimorphic
  • Specialized
1 9.1
monomorphic
  • Specialized
8.8

Surface Forms

monomorphic positive

Morphology

monomorphic = morphic (transparent) = mono + morph + ic

The meaning follows directly from adding mono- 'one' to 'morphic', giving the sense of having only one form.

Etymology

Monomorphic comes from the Greek parts mono- meaning 'one' and morph meaning 'form' or 'shape', so it literally means 'one form'. That's why in biology a monomorphic species has all its members with the same shape or appearance.