-mer

¹ American  

Chemistry.

1. a combining form meaning “member of a particular group”.

   isomer.

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mer. ² American  

abbreviation

1. meridian.

2. meridional.

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-mer ¹ British  

suffix

1. chem denoting a substance of a particular class

   monomer

   polymer

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mer. ² British  

abbreviation

1. meridian

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Usage

What does -mer mean? The combining form -mer is used like a suffix to mean “part,” specifically in reference to portions of molecules. It is often used in scientific terms, especially in chemistry.The form -mer comes from Greek méros, meaning “part, portion.” From this same source, we also get the combining forms -mere and -merous.Want to know more? Check out our Words That Use entries for both forms.

Etymology

Origin of -mer

From the Greek word méros part, portion

Example Sentences

The company said it increased market share across the board in mainland China, noting particular gains in its La Mer, Le Labo and Tom Ford premium brands.

From The Wall Street Journal

According to sharp-eyed Weibo users, American skincare brand La Mer, French luxury brand Louis Vuitton and Swiss watchmaker Piaget have all scrubbed Jun from their social media accounts.

From BBC

It also makes an for an easy connection with the revolutionary influence of Japanese music on Debussy’s “La Mer,” which then went on to influence Boulez, who made conducting it a specialty.

From Los Angeles Times

Along with “Notations,” Salonen conducted Bartok’s Piano Concerto No. 3, featuring Aimard, and Debussy’s “La Mer,” works that he recorded with the L.A.

From Los Angeles Times

Taking a journey through icy waters and cascading waterfalls, the London Philharmonic present a quartet of pieces, including Debussy's La Mer and Sibelius's Oceanides - with an aquatic theme.

From BBC