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Term: metameric

Part of Speech: adjective

Definition: Having the same structure but different properties; capable of being segmented into similar parts or units.

Sense 1: Equivalent or nearly equivalent in position or value, especially relating to the segments of an animal's body.

• Example Sentence: The metameric nature of the worm's body allows it to regenerate segments that are lost or damaged.

Sense 2: Relating to the property of a chemical compound to exhibit different properties due to a change in molecular arrangement.

• Example Sentence: The metameric compounds displayed varying colors when exposed to different wavelengths of light.

Part of Speech: noun

Definition: A person or thing that is metameric.

Sense 1: Detailed representation or model of an organism, typically used for scientific study or educational purposes.

• Example Sentence: The plastic metameric allowed the biology students to examine the inner structures of the human body in great detail.

Sense 2: A piece of artwork or literature that evokes a sense of transformation or change.

• Example Sentence: The painting was a beautiful metameric, capturing the transition from day to night in vibrant colors.

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