aposematic

ap·o·se·mat·ic

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [ap-uh-suh-mat-ik]
- /ˌæp ə səˈmæt ɪk/
- /əpəʊsmˈatɪk/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [ap-uh-suh-mat-ik]
- /ˌæp ə səˈmæt ɪk/

Definitions of aposematic word

adjective aposematic (of the coloration of certain distasteful or poisonous animals) characterized by bright conspicuous markings, which predators recognize and learn to avoid; warning 3
adjective aposematic serving to warn off potential attackers: said of an animal's warning coloration 3
adjective aposematic colored or constructed in a way that indicates special capabilities for defense. 1
noun aposematic (of coloration or markings) serving to warn or repel predators. 1
adjective aposematic (zoology, of a coloration or marking) That serves as a warning to predators, as of toxicity, especially falsely. 0

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Origin of aposematic

First appearance:

before 1885

One of the 21% newest English words

First recorded in 1885-90; apo- + sematic

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Parts of speech for Aposematic

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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aposematic popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 51% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

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