morphometrically

9.8

In a way that measures and compares shapes, often of plants, animals, or tools

adverb
/mɔrˈfoʊməˌtrɪkli/

Specialized

: morfométricamente

Currently, studies are underway in our laboratory to morphometrically, mechanically, and biochemically evaluate tissue at and adjacent to pressure ulcers in human patients.

Examples

The researchers analyzed the plants morphometrically, measuring their height and leaf size to determine their growth patterns.
By examining the fossils morphometrically, scientists could infer the evolutionary changes that occurred over millions of years.
The study focused on how animals adapt morphometrically to their environments, highlighting the role of shape in survival.

Synonyms

morphologically

vsmorphometrically

Specialized

1 6.9

In a way that relates to the form or structure of living things and words

focuses on measuring and analyzing shapes rather than just describing form

Surface Forms

morphometrically positive

Morphology

morphometrically = morphometric (semi-transparent) = morpho + metric + ally

Formation from the adjective 'morphometric' + productive adverbial suffix '-ally' is regular, but the base adjective is specialized and the combining form 'morpho-' may be unfamiliar to many learners.

Etymology

The word morphometrically comes from morpho- meaning 'shape' and -metric meaning 'measure', so it literally means 'measuring shapes'. That's why scientists use it when they measure and compare forms like skulls or leaves.