-neme

A form of -nema — Characteristic of, pertaining to, or possessing a filiform structure.

OriginAncient Greek νῆμᾰ →
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Meanings

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  1. alternativebiochemistryAlternative form of -nema.

Origin

  1. Ancient Greekνῆμᾰ“thread”
  2. English-neme

From Ancient Greek νῆμᾰ (nêmă, “thread”).

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APA

-neme. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/-neme

MLA

“-neme.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/-neme. Accessed November 3, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “-neme,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/-neme.

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