meristic

adjective

me·​ris·​tic mə-ˈri-stik How to pronounce meristic (audio)
1
: segmental
2
: involving modification in number or in geometrical relation of body parts
meristic variation in petals
meristically
mə-ˈri-sti-k(ə-)lē How to pronounce meristic (audio)
adverb

Word History

Etymology

Greek meristos

First Known Use

1894, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of meristic was in 1894

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meristic

adjective
me·​ris·​tic mə-ˈrist-ik How to pronounce meristic (audio)
1
: of, relating to, or divided into segments (as metameres)
meristic organization of body structures
2
: characterized by or involving modification in number or in geometrical relation of body parts
meristic variation
meristically
-i-k(ə-)lē How to pronounce meristic (audio)
adverb
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