Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

aposematic

/ˌæpə(ʊ)sɪˈmætɪk/

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: 1.28 in modern English

Syllables: ap-o-se-mat-ic
IPA: /ˌæpə(ʊ)sɪˈmætɪk/

16

Scrabble Score

10

Letters

5

Syllables

9

Unique Chars

Meaning

adj

That serves as a warning to predators, as of toxicity, especially falsely.

Example Sentences

"Episematic characters are far less common than aposematic, and these than cryptic; although, as regards the latter comparison, the opposite impression is generally produced from the fact that concealment is so successfully attained."
"Contrasting patterns of red and black are classic aposematic warnings that signal would-be predators to “back off, leave me alone … if you do not, you will regret the consequences.”"

Etymology

From apo- + sematic.

Word Breakdown

Prefix: apo

Inflected Forms

more aposematic (comparative) most aposematic (superlative)

Frequently Paired Words

aposematism aposematically

Rhymes With

democratic automatic static systematic attic bureaucratic erratic thematic aromatic aristocratic fanatic schematic

Questions

How do you pronounce aposematic?: The recorded pronunciation is /ˌæpə(ʊ)sɪˈmætɪk/.
What does aposematic mean?: That serves as a warning to predators, as of toxicity, especially falsely.
Where does aposematic come from?: From apo- + sematic.

How to pronounce aposematic

Open the pronunciation page — Open the Speakur entry for “aposematic”.
Read the phonetic spelling — Read the IPA spelling (/ˌæpə(ʊ)sɪˈmætɪk/) so you know which sounds to aim for.
Play the audio — Click Play to hear reference audio for “aposematic”.
Repeat and practice — Say “aposematic” aloud, matching stress and vowels until it feels natural.