pseudomorph

1 of 2

noun

pseu·​do·​morph ˈsü-də-ˌmȯrf 

1

: a mineral having the characteristic outward form of another species

2

: a deceptive or irregular form

pseudomorphic

ˌsü-də-ˈmȯr-fik 

adjective

pseudomorphism

ˌsü-də-ˈmȯr-ˌfi-zəm 

noun

pseudomorphous

ˌsü-də-ˈmȯr-fəs 

adjective

pseudomorphous

2 of 2

adjective

pseu·​do·​mor·​phous

variants or pseudomorphic

-fik 

: of, relating to, or being a pseudomorph : exhibiting pseudomorphism

Word History

Etymology

Noun

probably from French pseudomorphe, from pseud- + -morphe -morph

Adjective

pseudomorphous, from pseud- + morph- + -ous; pseudomorphic probably from French pseudomorphique, from pseud- + Greek morphē form + French -ique -ic

First Known Use

Noun

1839, in the meaning defined at sense 1