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单词 episematic
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Definition of episematic in English:

episematic

adjective ˌɛpɪsɪˈmatɪkˌepəsəˈmadik
Zoology

  • (of coloration or markings) serving to help recognition by animals of other individuals of the same species.

    Example sentencesExamples
    • Recognition markings are episematic, assisting the individuals of the same species to keep together when their safety depends upon numbers, the young and inexperienced benefiting by the example of the older.

Origin

Late 19th century: from epi- 'upon' + Greek sēma 'sign' + -atic.

 
 

Definition of episematic in US English:

episematic

adjectiveˌepəsəˈmadik
Zoology

  • (of coloration or markings) serving to help animals recognize other individuals of the same species.

    Example sentencesExamples
    • Recognition markings are episematic, assisting the individuals of the same species to keep together when their safety depends upon numbers, the young and inexperienced benefiting by the example of the older.

Origin

Late 19th century: from epi- ‘upon’ + Greek sēma ‘sign’ + -atic.

 
 
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