meristic

adjective

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

Word History

Etymology

Greek meristos

First Known Use

1894, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of meristic was in 1894

Dictionary Entries Near meristic

Cite this Entry

“Meristic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/meristic. Accessed 30 Nov. 2024.

Medical Definition

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 adverb
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