Echinodermic

/ˌɛkɪnoʊˈdɜrmɪk/ adjective

Definition

Relating to or characteristic of echinoderms or resembling their structure.

Etymology

Formed by adding the suffix -ic to echinoderm, creating an adjective similar to echinodermal and echinodermatous but with a slightly different emphasis.

Kelly Says

English offers multiple ways to describe the same thing—'echinodermal,' 'echinodermic,' and 'echinodermatous' all work, but scientists often debate which sounds more professional.

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