"cathemeral" meaning in English

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Adjective

IPA: /kəˈθɛməɹəl/ Forms: more cathemeral [comparative], most cathemeral [superlative]
Etymology: cata- + hemeral Etymology templates: {{prefix|en|cata|hemeral}} cata- + hemeral Head templates: {{en-adj}} cathemeral (comparative more cathemeral, superlative most cathemeral)
  1. (biology) Relating to organisms' behaviour in which food is acquired at random intervals during the day or night. Wikipedia link: cathemeral Categories (topical): Biology Related terms: cathemerality, hemeral
    Sense id: en-cathemeral-en-adj-pIwc1FXv Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English terms prefixed with cata- Topics: biology, natural-sciences

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