metamerism

Meaning

Noun

  • The segmentation of the body into similar discrete units.
  • The matching of a perceived attribute between objects with differing physical attributes.
  • Structural isomerism.

Origin

  • From μετά + μερισμός (< μέρος + -ισμός).

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