hexaseme

/hɛksəsiːm/

Definitions

1. noun

A six-part division or structure, often referring to the six parts of a word in lexicography.

“The linguist studied the hexaseme of the word to understand its composition.”

2. noun

A six-membered group or set, often used in biology to describe a group of organisms or species.

“The biologist identified a new hexaseme of plant species in the forest ecosystem.”

Synonyms

  • hexamer
  • six-part

Antonyms

  • monomer
  • unit