adjective
- of, relating to, or determined by a phenotype; observable or measurable in an organism's appearance or behavior
Usage: technical/scientific; often used in genetics and biology
Examples
- The phenotypical differences between the two plant varieties were visible in their leaf shape and color.
- Scientists studied the phenotypical traits of the fruit flies across multiple generations.
- Environmental factors can influence phenotypical expression even when the genotype remains unchanged.
- The phenotypical characteristics of the disease include fever, rash, and joint pain.
- Researchers compared the phenotypical and genotypical data to understand the inheritance pattern.