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oculiform

adjective/ˈaɪ.kjə.lɪˌfɔrm/

shaped like an eye or resembling an eye

The artist incorporated oculiform patterns into the mural, creating an intriguing visual that captivated viewers.

eyelikeeye-shapedocular
word origin — from Latin 'oculus' meaning 'eye' + the suffix '-form' meaning 'shape'

Word Ultra — Set 178

Set 178 of Word Ultra covers 5 words: oculiform, perimorphous, endothermic, microaerophilic, epizootic. Each entry below includes its definition, an example sentence, and synonyms — practice them with the interactive cards above.

  1. oculiform · adjective/ˈaɪ.kjə.lɪˌfɔrm/

    shaped like an eye or resembling an eye

    The artist incorporated oculiform patterns into the mural, creating an intriguing visual that captivated viewers.

    Synonyms: eyelike, eye-shaped, ocular

    Origin: from Latin 'oculus' meaning 'eye' + the suffix '-form' meaning 'shape'

  2. perimorphous · adjective/ˌpɛrɪˈmɔrfəs/

    having a mineral or crystalline form that surrounds and preserves the shape of an underlying organic material

    The perimorphous calcite preserved the intricate details of the fossilized wood, creating a striking contrast between the mineral and the organic material.

    Synonyms: encasing, enclosing, protecting

    Origin: The word 'perimorphous' is derived from the Greek roots 'peri-' meaning 'around' or 'surrounding' and 'morphē' meaning 'form' or 'shape'.

  3. endothermic · adjective/ˌɛndoʊˈθɜrmɪk/

    characterized by or causing the absorption of heat

    The endothermic reaction absorbed heat from the surroundings, causing the temperature to drop significantly.

    Synonyms: heat-absorbing, calorific, thermal

    Origin: From the Greek 'endon' meaning 'within' and 'thermē' meaning 'heat'

  4. microaerophilic · adjective/ˌmaɪkroʊˌɛr.əˈfɪl.ɪk/

    requiring low levels of oxygen for growth and survival

    The microaerophilic bacteria thrive in the gastric environment of the human stomach, where oxygen levels are significantly lower than in the atmosphere.

    Synonyms: facultative anaerobic, anaerobic, low-oxygen

    Origin: The prefix 'micro-' comes from the Greek 'mikros' meaning 'small', 'aero-' is derived from the Greek 'aēr' meaning 'air', and 'philic' comes from the Greek 'philos' meaning 'loving'.

  5. epizootic · adjective/ˌɛpɪzuˈɑtɪk/

    a widespread outbreak of disease in animal populations

    The recent epizootic outbreak has devastated local livestock populations, leading to significant economic losses for farmers.

    Synonyms: epizootia, zoonotic, infectious

    Origin: From the prefix 'epi-' meaning 'upon' or 'over' and 'zoon', the Greek word for 'animal', combined with '-otic' denoting a condition.