phenotypic

/fəˈnɪətɪk/

Definitions

1. adjective

relating to or describing the physical characteristics of an organism as a result of its genetic makeup

“The phenotypic traits of the plant were influenced by the changing environmental conditions.”

2. noun

the physical characteristics of an organism as a result of its genetic makeup

“The phenotypic variation in the population was significant enough to warrant further study.”

Synonyms

  • genotypic
  • morphological

Antonyms

  • anomalous
  • pathological