antimere

an·ti·mere

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [an-tuh-meer]
- /ˈæn təˌmɪər/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [an-tuh-meer]
- /ˈæn təˌmɪər/

Definitions of antimere word

noun antimere a part or organ of a bilaterally or radially symmetrical organism that corresponds to a similar structure on the other side of the axis, such as the right or left limb of a four-legged animal 3
noun antimere either of the corresponding parts opposite each other on a symmetrical animal 3
noun antimere a segment or division of the body having a corresponding segment or division that is opposite to it relative to the longitudinal axis of the body. 1
noun antimere a similar part in a radially symmetrical animal. 1
noun antimere (biology) One of the two halves of bilaterally symmetrical animals; one of any opposite symmetrical or homotypic parts in animals and plants. 1

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Origin of antimere

First appearance:

before 1875

One of the 25% newest English words

First recorded in 1875-80; anti- + -mere

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Parts of speech for Antimere

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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antimere popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 54% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

antimere usage trend in Literature

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