merismoid

/məˈrɪzmoʊɪd/

Definitions

1. noun

Resembling or relating to a merism, especially in the structure of words or phrases.

“The linguist studied the merismoid features of ancient languages.”

2. adjective

Characterized by or resembling a merism, especially in the structure of words or phrases.

“The poet used merismoid expressions in his latest collection.”

Synonyms

  • dichotomic
  • meristic

Antonyms

  • monistic
  • univocal