monomorphic

or mon·o·mor·phous

[ mon-uh-mawr-fik ]

adjective

1. Biology. having only one form.
2. of the same or of an essentially similar type of structure.

monomorphic

/ ˌmɒnəʊˈmɔːfɪk /

adjective

1. (of an individual organism) showing little or no change in structure during the entire life history
2. (of a species) existing or having parts that exist in only one form
3. (of a chemical compound) having only one crystalline form

Derived Forms

• ˌmonoˈmorphism, noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of monomorphic¹

First recorded in 1875–80; mono- + -morphic

Example Sentences

If you can find a dimorphic Oxalis it will be a new point, for all known species are trimorphic or monomorphic.

From Project Gutenberg

Monomorphic: species of which only one sex (female) is known to exist.

From Project Gutenberg