teratological

adjective

ter·a·to·log·i·cal ˌter-ə-tə-ˈlä-ji-kəl

variants or teratologic

ˌter-ə-tə-ˈlä-jik

: abnormal in growth or structure

: of or relating to teratology

Etymology

First Known Use

1857, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler

The first known use of teratological was in 1857

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“Teratological.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/teratological. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.

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teratological

adjective

ter·a·to·log·i·cal ˌter-ət-ᵊl-ˈäj-i-kəl

variants or teratologic

-ik

: abnormal in growth or structure

: of or relating to teratology

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