metamerism
noun
\
Definition of metamerism
: the condition of having or the stage of evolutionary development characterized by a body made up of metameres
Keep scrolling for more
Keep scrolling for more
More Definitions for metamerism
metamerism
noun
\
Medical Definition of metamerism
1 : isomerism especially of chemical compounds of the same type
2 : the condition of having or the stage of evolutionary development characterized by a body made up of metamers that is usually held to be an essential prelude to the differentiation of the more highly organized animals (as arthropods and vertebrates) through the disproportionate development and elaboration of some segments together with the coalescence, reduction, or loss of others
3 : the phenomenon exhibited by pairs of color metamers the problem of metamerism in matching artificial with natural teeth
Comments on metamerism
What made you want to look up metamerism? Please tell us where you read or heard it (including the quote, if possible).
Test Your Vocabulary
Words from Greek and Roman Mythology Quiz
-
- Boreal comes from the name of the ancient Greek god of which wind?
Test your knowledge - and maybe learn something along the way.
TAKE THE QUIZ
Test Your Knowledge - and learn some interesting things along the way.
TAKE THE QUIZLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridgedWords at Play
Ask the Editors
Word Games
-
Words from Greek and Roman Mythology Quiz
A mythological/etymological mashup!
Take the quiz -
Great Scrabble Words—A Quiz
Words to improve your Scrabble game
Take the quiz -
True or False?
Test your knowledge - and maybe learn something along the way.
Take the quiz -
SCRABBLE® Sprint
SCRABBLE® fans, sharpen your skills!
Play the game
Share metamerism
Resources for metamerism