- the|os|o|phism
- the|os|o|phism «thee OS uh fihz uhm», noun.= theosophy. (Cf. ↑theosophy)
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phism — amor·phism; an·a·mor·phism; ca·tas·tro·phism; di·as·tro·phism; di·mor·phism; en·an·ti·o·mor·phism; ex·o·mor·phism; hemi·mor·phism; het·er·o·mor·phism; ho·meo·mor·phism; hy·lo·mor·phism; id·io·mor·phism; kata·mor·phism; mech·a·no·mor·phism;… … English syllables
di|mor|phism — «dy MR fihz uhm», noun. 1. the occurrence of two different forms of the same plant, animal, organ, or substance: a) Botany. the occurrence of two different forms of flowers, leaves, or other parts on the same plant or in the same species, as in… … Useful english dictionary
di|as|tro|phism — «dy AS truh fihz uhm», noun. Geology. the action of the forces that have caused the deformation of the earth s crust, producing mountains, continents, and other geological features: »Diastrophism includes earthquakes, the rising and sinking of… … Useful english dictionary
tri|mor|phism — «try MR fihz uhm», noun. 1. the occurrence in three different forms of a crystalline substance. 2. Zoology. the occurrence of three forms distinct in color, size, structure, or function, in different individuals of a species. 3. Botany. the… … Useful english dictionary
Or|phism — «AWR fihz uhm», 1. a religion or philosophical system based on the mysteries and verses attributed to Orpheus. 2. a style of abstract painting current in France in the early 1900 s, characterized by the use of geometric forms painted in rich,… … Useful english dictionary
ple|o|mor|phism — «PLEE uh MR fihz uhm», noun. Biology. 1. the existence of different forms or types, as in a species or genus. 2. the occurrence of more than one independent stage in the life cycle of a species … Useful english dictionary
ger|o|mor|phism — «JEHR oh MR fihz uhm», noun. Medicine. the presence in a young or middle aged person of the physical characteristics of old age … Useful english dictionary
ho|mo|mor|phism — «HOH muh MR fihz uhm, HOM uh », noun. 1. the condition of being homomorphic. 2. Zoology. resemblance of form between the immature and adult stages of an animal … Useful english dictionary
met|a|mor|phism — «MEHT uh MR fihz uhm», noun. 1. change of form; metamorphosis. SYNONYM(S): transmutation. 2. change in the structure of a rock caused by pressure, heat, and moisture, especially when the rock becomes harder and more crystalline … Useful english dictionary
par|a|mor|phism — «PAR uh MR fihz uhm», noun. the change of one mineral to another having the same chemical composition but a different molecular structure … Useful english dictionary
