mesic
mesic adjective: characterized by an intermediate degree of moisture, in between xeric (dry) and hydric (wet); somewhat moist.
Adjective (1)
mesic (comparative more mesic, superlative most mesic)
- Characterized by an intermediate degree of moisture, in between xeric (dry) and hydric (wet); somewhat moist.
- Adapted to a habitat of intermediate moisture.
Adjective (2)
mesic (comparative more mesic, superlative most mesic)
- Of or pertaining to mesons; mesonic.
mesic meaning in Tamil
mesic in Tamil
- இடைத் தட்பவெப்பநிலை வாய்ந்த
Forms of mesic
| comparative | more mesic |
|---|---|
| superlative | most mesic |
Origin of mesic
From Ancient Greek μέσος (mésos). Compare with xeric and hydric.
From mes(on) + -ic.
Words formed from mesic
Questions about mesic
- What does mesic mean?
- Mesic means characterized by an intermediate degree of moisture, in between xeric (dry) and hydric (wet); somewhat moist.
- What is mesic in Tamil?
- Mesic in Tamil is இடைத் தட்பவெப்பநிலை வாய்ந்த. See Mesic meaning in Tamil.
- What part of speech is mesic?
- Mesic is an adjective.
Words near mesic in the dictionary
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