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10 Language-to-English DictionariesBiomorph
/ˈbaɪ.əˌmɔːrf/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
An object, artwork, or architectural design that resembles or is inspired by the naturally occurring shapes of living organisms.
"The modern chair featured a smooth, organic biomorph design reminiscent of a polished pebble." - 2
In evolutionary biology and computer simulation, a computer-generated organism or graphical shape that evolves through simulated selection.
"Richard Dawkins used simple biomorphs in computer programs to illustrate cumulative selection."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Derived from the Greek words 'bios' meaning life and 'morphē' meaning form or shape. Coined in the mid-20th century, the term initially gained prominence in art criticism to describe abstract shapes or sculpting that evoke living organisms.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Biomorph" is said worldwide
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biomorphe
Transliteration: biomɔʁf
"Cette sculpture présente une forme biomorphe fascinante."
Biomorph
Transliteration: ˈbiːoˌmɔʁf
"Das Gebäude zeichnet sich durch biomorphe Strukturen aus."
biomorfo
Transliteration: biɔˈmɔrfo
"Il design di interni adotta spesso elementi di tipo biomorfo."
biomorfo
Transliteration: biomɔɾfo
"El artista creó una serie de esculturas con un estilo biomorfo."
biomorfo
Transliteration: biomɔɾfu
"A arquitetura contemporânea explora formas de cunho biomorfo."
जीव रूप
Transliteration: jeev roop
"इस कलाकृति में एक अनोखा जीव रूप दिखाई देता है।"
生物形态
Transliteration: shēng wù xíng tài
"这件雕塑作品展现了独特的生物形态。"
생물형태
Transliteration: saengmul hyeongtae
"그 디자이너는 가구에 유기적인 생물형태를 적용했다."
生物形態
Transliteration: seibutsu keitai
"その建築デザインには美しい生物形態が取り入れられている。"
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