"homeotic" meaning in All languages combined

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Adjective [English]

IPA: /hɒmiːˈɒtɪk/ [UK]
Rhymes: -ɒtɪk Etymology: From homeosis + -otic. Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|homeosis|otic}} homeosis + -otic Head templates: {{en-adj|-}} homeotic (not comparable)
  1. Of or pertaining to homeosis Tags: not-comparable Synonyms: homœotic, homoeotic Derived forms: polyhomeotic Translations (of or pertaining to homeosis): homéotique (French)

Alternative forms

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