"protomorphic" meaning in English

See protomorphic in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Adjective

Etymology: From proto- + -morphic. Etymology templates: {{confix|en|proto|morphic}} proto- + -morphic Head templates: {{en-adj|-}} protomorphic (not comparable)
  1. Having the most primitive character; in the earliest form of stage. Tags: not-comparable
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