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mesopelagic

adjective/ˌmɛzoʊˈpɛlədʒɪk/

definition

of or relating to the mesopelagic zone of the ocean which extends from 200 to 1000 meters depth

example

Researchers have discovered a variety of unique mesopelagic organisms that thrive in the dark waters between 200 to 1000 meters deep.

synonyms
midwatertwilight zonedeep sea
word origin — The word 'mesopelagic' comes from the Greek 'meso-' meaning 'middle' and 'pelagic' meaning 'of the sea or ocean', thus referring to the middle layers of the ocean.

mesopelagic, pemphigous, patibulated, flexuous, incommensurable: meanings and examples

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  1. mesopelagic · adjective/ˌmɛzoʊˈpɛlədʒɪk/

    of or relating to the mesopelagic zone of the ocean which extends from 200 to 1000 meters depth

    Researchers have discovered a variety of unique mesopelagic organisms that thrive in the dark waters between 200 to 1000 meters deep.

    Synonyms: midwater, twilight zone, deep sea

    Origin: The word 'mesopelagic' comes from the Greek 'meso-' meaning 'middle' and 'pelagic' meaning 'of the sea or ocean', thus referring to the middle layers of the ocean.

  2. pemphigous · adjective/ˈpɛmfɪɡəs/

    a group of autoimmune blistering diseases that affect the skin and mucous membranes

    The patient's diagnosis of pemphigous vulgaris revealed multiple painful blisters on the skin and mouth.

    Synonyms: blistering, dermatological, autoimmune

    Origin: from the Greek word 'pemphix', meaning 'blister'

  3. patibulated · adjective/ˈpætəˌbjuːleɪtɪd/

    placed in a difficult or precarious position

    The company found itself patibulated in a market dominated by competitors with far greater resources.

    Synonyms: stranded, trapped, ensnared

    Origin: From Latin 'patibulum', meaning 'a beam or gibbet', with the suffix '-ated' added to form an adjective.

  4. flexuous · adjective/ˈflɛkʃ.u.əs/

    having many bends or curves

    The river flowed through the valley in a flexuous path, meandering gracefully between the hills.

    Synonyms: winding, curvy, sinuous

    Origin: from Latin 'flexuosus', from 'flexus' meaning 'bent'

  5. incommensurable · adjective/ɪnˈkəmɛnʃərəbl/

    not able to be measured or compared in terms of a common standard

    The value of artistic expression is often seen as incommensurable with monetary measures, highlighting the unique worth of creativity.

    Synonyms: incommensurate, incomparable, disproportionate

    Origin: from Latin 'incommensurabilis', from 'in-' meaning 'not' + 'commensurabilis' meaning 'able to be measured together'