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Meaning of "zoomorph" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF ZOOMORPH

zoomorph  [ˌzəʊəˈmɔːf] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF ZOOMORPH

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determiner
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Zoomorph is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES ZOOMORPH MEAN IN ENGLISH?

zoomorph

Zoomorphism

Zoomorphism is the shaping of something in animal form or terms. Examples include: ▪ Art that imagines humans as non-human animals ▪ Art that portrays one species of animal like another species of animal ▪ Art that creates patterns using animal imagery, or animal style ▪ Deities depicted in animal form, such as exist in ancient Egyptian religion ▪ Therianthropy: the ability to shapeshift into animal form ▪ The tendency of viewing human behaviour in terms of the behaviour of animals, analogous to anthropomorphism, which views animal behaviour in human terms The word derives from the Greek ζωον, meaning animal, and μορφη, meaning shape or form.

Definition of zoomorph in the English dictionary

The definition of zoomorph in the dictionary is a representation of something in animal form.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH ZOOMORPH


allomorph
ˈæləˌmɔːf
anthropomorph
ˈænθrəpəˌmɔːf
bimorph
ˈbaɪmɔːf
biomorph
ˈbaɪəʊˌmɔːf
ectomorph
ˈɛktəʊˌmɔːf
enantiomorph
ɛnˈæntɪəˌmɔːf
endomorph
ˈɛndəʊˌmɔːf
ergatandromorph
ˌɜːɡəˈtændrəˌmɔːf
ergatomorph
ˈɜːɡətəˌmɔːf
gynandromorph
dʒɪˈnændrəʊˌmɔːf
homeomorph
ˈhɒmɪəˌmɔːf
homoeomorph
ˈhɒmɪəˌmɔːf
isomorph
ˈaɪsəʊˌmɔːf
lagomorph
ˈlæɡəʊˌmɔːf
mesomorph
ˈmɛsəʊˌmɔːf
morph
mɔːf
perimorph
ˈpɛrɪˌmɔːf
polymorph
ˈpɒlɪˌmɔːf
pseudomorph
ˈsjuːdəʊˌmɔːf
pythonomorph
paɪˈθɒnəʊˌmɔːf

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE ZOOMORPH

zoom
zoom in
zoom lens
zoom out
zoomagnetic
zoomagnetism
zoomancy
zoomania
zoomantic
zoometric
zoometrical
zoometry
zoomorphic
zoomorphism
zoomorphy
zoon
zoonic
zoonite
zoonitic
zoonomic

WORDS THAT END LIKE ZOOMORPH

allelomorph
dimorph
homomorph
hypomorph
hystricomorph
neomorph
ophiomorph
paramorph
rhizomorph
skeuomorph
theriomorph
trimorph
xeromorph

Synonyms and antonyms of zoomorph in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «zoomorph» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF ZOOMORPH

Find out the translation of zoomorph to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of zoomorph from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «zoomorph» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

zoomorph
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

zoomorph
570 millions of speakers

English

zoomorph
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

zoomorph
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

zoomorph
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

zoomorph
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

zoomorph
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

zoomorph
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

zoomorphe
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Zoomorph
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

zoomorph
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

zoomorph
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

zoomorph
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Zoomorph
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

zoomorph
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

zoomorph
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

झूमोरफ
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

zoomorph
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

zoomorph
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

zoomorph
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

zoomorph
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

zoomorph
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

ζωόμορφα
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

zoomorph
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

zoomorph
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

zoomorph
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of zoomorph

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «ZOOMORPH»

The term «zoomorph» is used very little and occupies the 178.498 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «ZOOMORPH» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about zoomorph

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «ZOOMORPH»

Discover the use of zoomorph in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to zoomorph and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Heart of Creation: The Mesoamerican World and the Legacy of ...
This chapter presents interpretations of the iconography of one of the most impressive works of Maya art known: Zoomorph P at Quirigua. In her 1983 dissertation and subsequent article, Andrea Stone (1983, 1985) interpreted Zoomorph P and ...
Andrea Stone, 2002
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Quirigua Reports: Papers 1-5, site map
Questions as to what is a zoomorph, an altar and so forth are commonplace at Quirigua, as we discovered, let alone the presumption of a "Zoomorph A" somewhere nearby, in light of a well-labeled Zoomorph B confronting visitors as they enter ...
Robert J. Sharer, Wendy Ashmore, 1979
3
Lightning Warrior: Maya Art and Kingship at Quirigua
The rendering of Zoomorph G as the jaguar platform or throne of Creation also echoes the martial tone of the monument's texts, which highlight the great military victories of K'ak' Tiliw. Prominently displayed on the west flank of the sculpture is  ...
Matthew G. Looper, 2009
4
A Guide to Ancient Maya Ruins
At Quiriguá they can also be seen on Monument 16 (Zoomorph P), better known as the "Great Turtle Altar," as well as on Monuments 2 and 17. The origin of the stelae-altar complex is unknown. We do know that the pattern was well developed ...
C. Bruce Hunter, 1986
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The Ashgate Research Companion to Monsters and the Monstrous
On Zoomorph B, the tail emerges from a Quadripartite Badge and wraps around the side of the monument, appearing on the west face. On Zoomorph P, the tail is visible on the south side, extending upward from the head of an unidentified god  ...
Asa Simon Mittman, Peter J. Dendle, 2013
6
Maya History
Zoomorph G, although it mentions his name and the two dates associated with his career, is concerned primarily not with his life, but with the circumstances of the founding of Quirigua itself. I will not attempt to improve on Morley's reading of  ...
Tatiana Proskouriakoff, Rosemary Joyce, 2011
7
Ghosts on the Land: Apsaalooke (Crow Indian) Interpretations ...
Timothy Paul McCleary. Figure 5: Images at Sites Utilized for Comparative Purposes Figure 7: Amanda Site (no site number). Charcoal v-neck superimposed. 231. Site Name Site Number Motifs/Panels 1. Anhie zoomorph petroglyph 2 .
Timothy Paul McCleary, 2008
8
The Southeast Classic Maya Zone: A Symposium at Dumbarton ...
Monument 2 (Zoomorph 13) is the hrst unequivocal accession monument at Quirigua (Maudslay 1889-1902, 2: pls. 11, 12). It shows a human figure emerging from the front head of a crocodile-like creature who is missing a leg. At the rear the ...
Elizabeth Hill Boone, Gordon Randolph Willey, 1988
9
Lightning Gods and Feathered Serpents: The Public Sculpture ...
Taube dubbed this supernatural zoomorph the “War Serpent” due to its close associations with war and its general serpent character. While that author did not treat the iconography of Tajín, it is clear that in the scene from the southeast panel, ...
Rex Koontz, 2010
10
Maya Calendar Origins: Monuments, Mythistory, and the ...
The fish or shark zoomorph appears in the Olmec heartland (e.g., on San Lorenzo Monument 58) as well as in Formative art from other regions of Mesoamerica (Fig. 5.12). It commonly displays other infixed iconographic elements such as ...
Prudence M. Rice, 2009

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «ZOOMORPH»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term zoomorph is used in the context of the following news items.
1
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En Zoomorph presenta una versión en miniatura de la escultura monumental del mismo nombre encontrada en un asentamiento maya de Guatemala y fechada ... «Cinco Días, Feb 15»
2
Философ Рене Декарт страдал от опухоли черепной кости
Портрет Рене Декарта, сделанный Полем Ришером Фото: zoomorph.free.fr. Портрет Рене Декарта, сделанный анатомом Полем Рише в 1912 году. «Комсомольская Правда в Украине, Oct 14»
3
Mutants: Genetic Gladiators (Video Game Review)
There are over 100 unique mutants included in the game, and 6 mutant genes divide those monsters among the classes of Sabre, Undead, Cyber, Zoomorph, ... «BioGamer Girl Magazine, May 14»
4
App Detail » Mutants: Genetic Gladiators
6 Different Mutant Genes to unlock through the game: Sabre, Necro, Cyber, Zoomorph, Galactic and Mythic. - Over 150 unique and different mutants to discover ... «148Apps, Apr 14»
5
6 Games like DragonVale
... zombies, robots, aliens etc. In this pick you will get to join the genetic components of five types of genes namely Cyber, Saber, Zoomorph, Galactic, Mythic and ... «Game Guru, Feb 14»
6
Längerer Besuch des Sohns bei den Eltern
Kein Zoomorph, keiner vom Geschlecht der Hasen. Es ist ein Kobold, ein Irrwisch, es ist der Kasper, der sich den kahlen Schädel mit dem darauf festgefrorenen ... «Neue Zürcher Zeitung, Dec 13»
7
Mariana Castillo Deball The Lives Of Objects At Chisenhale Gallery
The originally monumental work is reduced by Deball into a miniature replica called 'Zoomorph P' (2013). This carved tree root is then used for woodblock ... «ArtLyst, Jun 13»
8
Pitti83 | YOUfootwear
... ma all'occorrenza sanno anche mimetizzarsi. A leggende come queste si ispira la collezione FW2013/14 di YOUfootwear, intitolata per l'appunto zoomorph. «Frizzifrizzi.it, Jan 13»
9
Pitti Uomo 83: le scarpe maschili per l'autunno-inverno 2013-14
Incrocio felicissimo quello tra il modello runner e lo stivaletto, senza tralasciare la linea Zoomorph che alterna con grazia preistorica ciuffi di cavallino e pellami ... «Grazia.it, Jan 13»
10
The Londonist Alphabet Game: Stupid Things To Do On The Tube
Z = Zoomorph into the mythological large-animal predator of your choice. Not so stupid if you couldn't get a seat though? (Claire Leavey). Feel free to offer ... «Londonist, Jan 13»

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« EDUCALINGO. Zoomorph [online]. Available <https://educalingo.com/en/dic-en/zoomorph>. Apr 2024 ».
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