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Words, grammatical forms and meanings linked to the ontology.

mesic en · ADJ · etymology 1

Etymology

From Ancient Greek μέσος (mésos). Compare with xeric and hydric.

Meanings

(of a habitat) Characterized by an intermediate degree of moisture, in between xeric (dry) and hydric (wet); somewhat moist.
(of an organism) Adapted to a habitat of intermediate moisture.

Forms

Spelling	Features	Labels	Source
most mesic	Degree=Sup		lexicographic
more mesic	Degree=Cmp		lexicographic

Deriveds

hydromesic · xeromesic · nonmesic

mesic en · ADJ · etymology 2

Etymology

From mes(on) + -ic.

Meanings

Of or pertaining to mesons; mesonic.

Forms

Spelling	Features	Labels	Source
more mesic	Degree=Cmp		lexicographic
most mesic	Degree=Sup		lexicographic