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pædomorphic, a.|piːdəʊˈmɔːfɪk|
Also ped-.
[f. pædo- + morphic a.]
1. Biol. Exhibiting pædomorphism or pædomorphosis.
1891Proc. Acad. Nat. Sci. Philadelphia 209 It might be expected that pedomorphic varieties closely resemble each other when the same disposition is exhibited in closely allied species. 1922Jrnl. Linn. Soc. (Zool.) XXXV. 97 Crinoids are as ‘pædomorphic’ as any Perennibranchiate Amphibian. 1957L. Eiseley Immense Journey 119 The pedomorphic features of man—his almost hairless body, his helpless childhood, his surprisingly developed brain. 1959J. D. Clark Prehist. S. Afr. iv. 90 The Boskop type exhibits a continuation of certain pedomorphic (infantile) characteristics into the adult state, as does the Bushman. 1965B. E. Freeman tr. Vandel's Biospeleol. xi. 165 This feature may be considered in addition to that of small size, as a paedomorphic character. 1970G. Greer Female Eunuch 31 This..is an observation which is frequently made about the whole female body, that it is infantilized or pedomorphic.
2. (After anthropomorphic.) Having (or attributing to other objects) the form or characteristics of a child.
1903H. G. Wells in Fortn. Rev. Jan. 184 He will look out on the world with anthropomorphic (or rather with pædomorphic) eyes. 1907H. Ellis in 19th Cent. May 767 The Child..imagines a colossal magician, of anthropomorphic (if not paidomorphic) nature. |