endomorphic
[ en-duh-mawr-fik ]
/ ˌɛn dəˈmɔr fɪk /
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adjective
Mineralogy.
- occurring in the form of an endomorph.
- of or relating to endomorphs.
- taking place within a rock mass.
having a heavy body build roughly characterized by the relative prominence of structures developed from the embryonic endoderm (contrasted with ectomorphic, mesomorphic).
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Let’s start with some etymology: What are the origins of the typographical word “bracket”?
First appeared around 1750, and is related to the French word “braguette” for the name of codpiece armor.
First appeared in 1610, based on the French word “baguette” for the long loaf of bread.
First appeared in 1555, and is related to the French word “raquette” for a netted bat.
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