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单词 paedomorphism
释义

paedomorphism

noun

pae·​do·​mor·​phism ˌpē-də-ˈmȯr-ˌfi-zəm How to pronounce paedomorphism (audio)
: retention in the adult of infantile or juvenile characters

Example Sentences

Recent Examples on the Web There also is evidence that dogs are more inclined to make eye contact than wolves, and data shows humans are moved by infant-like canine features, known as paedomorphism. Ephrat Livni, Quartz, 18 June 2019

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1891, in the meaning defined above

Medical Definition

paedomorphism

noun

pae·​do·​mor·​phism
variants or pedomorphism
-ˌfiz-əm How to pronounce paedomorphism (audio)
: retention in the adult of infantile or juvenile characters
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