Definition

Describing something that has four similar parts or is arranged in groups of four.

Example

The tetramerous flower has petals that are grouped in sets of four.

Conversation

Did you know that some flowers are tetramerous in structure?

Really? What does that mean exactly?

It means their petals and parts come in sets of four, like the evening primrose.

That's interesting! I never noticed how many flowers have that feature.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Tetramerous → It is formed from "tetra-" (from Greek "tetra", meaning four) and "merous" (from Greek "meros", meaning part). The word "tetramerous" refers to a structure that is composed of four parts.

Memory Tip

Think of 'tetra' meaning four, and 'merous' meaning parts — so tetramerous describes something made of four parts.

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