MEANING
The observable characteristics resulting from an organism’s genetics and their interaction with conditions.
Use it for
Words that belong together
- phenotypic variation
- altered phenotype
On the page
The altered conditions changed the phenotype.
Two organisms with similar genotypes showed different phenotypes.
Related words
Word forms
- Base
- phenotype
Explore related collections
Usage notes
Primary category: sci-fi. Forms: Singular phenotype; plural phenotypes. Legacy lexical fields mirror sense 1 only. Use numbered sense fields for all meanings.
Practice this word in a sentenceYour margin notes
Keep a thought for later. Sign in to save privately.