phenotype
noun
the observable constitution of an organism.
phenotypical
-
a word derived from
phenotype.
Example Sentences
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Instead of a purely phenotypical understanding of race, Derbew explains, identity in the ancient world was pluralistic, marked by interlocking and overlapping.
From The Guardian ● Jun. 4, 2018
Humans are actually not at the apex of even phenotypical complexity.
From New York Times ● Feb. 1, 2018
My maternal great-grandfather had green eyes, was very fair skinned and had the very prominent nose and lips – the phenotypical features – that one associates with people of African descent.
From The Guardian ● Jun. 16, 2015
“Pitbull-type dog” is basically meaningless – they’re dogs with various phenotypical traits that subjectively fit the label.
From Salon ● Feb. 5, 2013
