phaneritic en · ADJ
Pronunciation
- /ˌfæn.əˈɹɪt.ɪk/
Etymology
Etymology tree English phanerite Proto-Indo-European *-ikos Proto-Italic *-ikos Latin -icuslbor. Old French -iquebor. Middle English -ik English -ic English phaneritic From phanerite + -ic.
Meanings
- Pertaining to phanerites, igneous rocks composed of macroscopic mineral crystals (coarse grains large enough to be visible to the naked eye).
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| more phaneritic | Degree=Cmp | lexicographic | |
| most phaneritic | Degree=Sup | lexicographic |