teratology

Noun

Meaning

That branch of biological science which treats of monstrosities, malformations, or deviations from the normal type of structure, either in plants or animals.

Affectation of sublimity; bombast.

Source: Webster's dictionary

Synonyms

dragon chimera bluff buncombe monstrosity crake bounce boast boasting deformity malformation bravado contortion brag kraken

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Antonyms

oath accuracy simplicity trim restraint milestone

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Hypernyms

embryology

Related terms

teratogeny teratogen teratogenesis teratogenicity teratogenetic

Close letter words and terms

teratological teratologically teratologist teratoma teratomatous teraton