isomerous

[ ahy-som-er-uhs ]

adjective

1. having an equal number of parts, markings, etc.
2. Botany. (of a flower) having the same number of members in each whorl.

isomerous

/ aɪˈsɒmərəs /

adjective

1. having an equal number of parts or markings
2. (of flowers) having floral whorls with the same number of parts Compare anisomerous

Word History and Origins

Origin of isomerous¹

First recorded in 1855–60; iso- + -mere + -ous

Example Sentences

Isomerous, the same number in the successive circles or sets.

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