mesic

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adjective

Characterized by an intermediate degree of moisture, in between xeric (dry) and hydric (wet); somewhat moist.

Similar
mesonicmesophytic
Opposite
xerichydric
OriginAncient Greek μέσος →
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Meanings

mesic1

adjectivemesic (comparative more mesic, superlative most mesic)

comparative more mesic · superlative most mesic

  1. biologyCharacterized by an intermediate degree of moisture, in between xeric (dry) and hydric (wet); somewhat moist.
  2. biologyAdapted to a habitat of intermediate moisture.

mesic2

adjectivemesic (comparative more mesic, superlative most mesic)

comparative more mesic · superlative most mesic

  1. natural sciencesOf or pertaining to mesons; mesonic.

Synonyms & antonyms

adjectiveof or pertaining to a meson

Similar
mesonic

adjectivehaving or characterized by moderate or a well-balanced supply of moisture

Similar
mesophytic
Opposite
xerichydric
Also see
mesonicmesophytic

Synonym sets from Open English WordNet, CC BY 4.0.

Origin

mesic · adjective

  1. Ancient Greekμέσος
  2. Englishmesic

From Ancient Greek μέσος (mésos). Compare with xeric and hydric.

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mesic · adjective

From mes(on) + -ic.

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Rhymes & wordplay

Anagrams

semicemics
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APA

mesic. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 2, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/mesic

MLA

“mesic.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/mesic. Accessed November 2, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “mesic,” accessed November 2, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/mesic.

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