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Word of the Day - Episematic
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episematic
Pronunciation: /ˌɛpɪsɪˈmatɪk/
adjective
Zoology
(of coloration or markings) serving to help recognition by animals of other individuals of the same species.
Origin
Late 19th century: from epi- ‘upon’ + Greek sēma ‘sign’ + -atic.
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Callie didn't rely on episematic recognition of her fellow cows. Instead, she just read the tag number.
