mesic
mesic · more mesic · most mesic
Characterized by an intermediate degree of moisture, in between xeric and hydricCharacterized by an intermediate degree of moisture, in between xeric (dry) and hydric (wet); somewhat moist.
Meaning
3 sensesCharacterized by an intermediate degree of moisture, in between xeric (dry) and hydric (wet); somewhat moist.
Adapted to a habitat of intermediate moisture.
Of or pertaining to mesons; mesonic.
of or pertaining to a meson
Origin
From Ancient Greek μέσος (mésos). Compare with xeric and hydric. From mes(on) + -ic.From Ancient Greek μέσος (mésos). Compare with xeric and hydric.
From mes(on) + -ic.
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Forms
more mesic, most mesic| Comparative | more mesic Lesson |
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| Superlative | most mesic Lesson |
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Synonyms
1 synonymsClose in meaning
- of or pertaining to a meson:mesonic
Antonyms
2 antonymsWord family
4 related wordsRelatedmeson
Lessons for this word
2 lessons- A2Comparatives — Because it has a comparative form
- A2Superlatives — Because it has a superlative form