vermiformis

Latin

Etymology

New Latin; from vermis (“worm”) +‎ forma (“form, shape”).

Pronunciation
  • (Classical) IPA(key): /wer.miˈfor.mis/, [wɛr.mɪˈfɔr.mɪs]

Adjective

vermiformis (neuter vermiforme); third declension

  1. vermiform

Inflection

Third declension.

Number Singular Plural
Case / Gender Masc./Fem. Neuter Masc./Fem. Neuter
Nominative vermiformis vermiforme vermiformēs vermiformia
Genitive vermiformis vermiformium
Dative vermiformī vermiformibus
Accusative vermiformem vermiforme vermiformēs, vermiformīs vermiformia
Ablative vermiformī vermiformibus
Vocative vermiformis vermiforme vermiformēs vermiformia

Usage notes
  • Used almost exclusively as a taxonomic epithet.
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