Neoteny

/niˈɒtəni/

Last Updated: January 2, 2026 at 12:30 PM

Scrabble:10 ptsWWF:11 pts7 letters

Definition of Neoteny

noun

The retention of juvenile characteristics in the adult.
"Most amphibians are aquatic only while young, but some amphibians with neoteny remain aquatic even as adults."
The sexual maturity of an organism still in its larval stage.

Anagrams of Neoteny

Words You Can Make

32 words can be made from the letters in "neoteny":

5-LETTER WORDS

nonet teeny tenon toney tonne yente

4-LETTER WORDS

eyen eyne nene neon none note teen tone tony tyee tyne

3-LETTER WORDS

eon eye nee net not one tee ten toe ton toy tye yen yet yon

Related Word Patterns

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Synonyms & Antonyms

SYNONYMS

pedomorphism

Rhyming Words

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