metamerism

Meaning

1. (uncountable, usually) The segmentation of the body into similar discrete units.
2. (uncountable, usually) The matching of a perceived attribute between objects with differing physical attributes.
3. (uncountable, usually) The matching of a perceived attribute between objects with differing physical attributes.
4. (uncountable, usually) Structural isomerism.

Synonyms

segmental

segmentation

stepped

metamer

sectionalization

segmentary

Translations

Metamerie

métamérie

metameria

metamería

Etymology

From μετά (metá, “among”) + μερισμός (merismós, “rationing”) (< μέρος (méros, “part”) + -ισμός (-ismós, “-ism”)).