exomorphic

/ɛksəˈmɒfɪk, ɛksɒˈmɒfɪk/

Definitions

1. adjective

resembling or having the form of an organism, especially in relation to its environment.

“The artist’s sculpture was an exomorphic representation of a tree, with twisted branches and roots.”

2. noun

a representation or model of an organism or its parts, especially one that is highly detailed and realistic.

“The exomorphic models of the human brain were used in the study of neuroplasticity.”

Synonyms

  • biomorphic
  • morphological
  • organismic

Antonyms

  • abiotic
  • inorganic