meristic

[ muh-ris-tik ]

adjective

, Biology.

1. of, relating to, or divided into segments or somites.

meristic

/ məˈrɪstɪk /

adjective

1. of or relating to the number of organs or parts in an animal or plant body

   meristic variation

2. segmented

   meristic worms

Word History and Origins

Origin of meristic¹

First recorded in 1890–95, meristic is from the Greek word meristikós of division. See meristem, -ic

Example Sentences

Lastly, it may be recalled that in sterility we are almost certainly considering a meristic phenomenon.

From Project Gutenberg

Meristic law is that of balance and distribution: it defines what is and is not to be possessed.

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Law is either archic (of direction), meristic (of division), or critic (of judgment).

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