phenotypic

English

Alternative forms

• phænotypic

Etymology

From phenotype +‎ -ic.

Pronunciation

• (UK) IPA: /fiːnə(ʊ)ˈtɪpɪk/

Adjective

phenotypic (not comparable)

1. Of, or relating to a phenotype.
   • 2011, "Baby you can drive my genes", The Economist, 30 Jul 2011:

     Most advertisements feature people with perfectly symmetrical faces, as this is a sign of phenotypic quality – or good genes.

Derived terms

• phenotypic lag
• phenotypic masking
• phenotypic mixing
• phenotypic plasticity
• phenotypic suppression
• phenotypic switching
• phenotypic value