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  • 101meristic — Symmetrical; that which can be divided evenly; denoting bilateral or longitudinal symmetry in the arrangement of parts in one organism. [G. meristikos, suitable for dividing] * * * me·ris·tic mə rist ik adj 1) of, relating to, or divided into… …

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  • 102mechanism — mech•an•ism [[t]ˈmɛk əˌnɪz əm[/t]] n. 1) mac an assembly of moving parts performing a complete functional motion 2) the agency or means by which an effect is produced or a purpose is accomplished 3) mac machinery; mechanical appliances 4) mac the …

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  • 103mechanism — /ˈmɛkənɪzəm / (say mekuhnizuhm) noun 1. a piece of machinery. 2. the machinery, or the agencies or means, by which a particular effect is produced or a purpose is accomplished. 3. machinery or mechanical appliances in general. 4. the structure,… …

  • 104organic — /ɔˈgænɪk / (say aw ganik) adjective 1. Chemistry denoting or relating to a class of compounds which formerly comprised only those existing in or derived from living organisms (animal or plant), but which now includes these and all other compounds …

  • 105design — [1] The arrangement of parts or the form of construction. [2] To arrange parts or construction of a vehicle or major component. Also see cab forward design cabin forward design cam design cam profile component design open deck design product… …

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  • 106confusion — [kən fyo͞o′zhən] n. [ME & OFr < L confusio] a confusing or being confused; specif., a) state of disorder b) bewilderment; distraction c) embarrassment d) failure to distinguish between things covered with confusion greatly embarrassed con …

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  • 107unity — [yo͞o′nə tē] n. pl. unities [ME unite < OFr unité < L unitas, oneness < unus,ONE] 1. the state of being one, or united; oneness; singleness 2. something complete in itself; single, separate thing 3. the quality of being one in spirit,… …

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  • 108composition — n. 1 a the act of putting together; formation or construction. b something so composed; a mixture. c the constitution of such a mixture; the nature of its ingredients (the composition is two parts oil to one part vinegar). 2 a a literary or… …

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  • 109rosette — n. 1 a rose shaped ornament made usu. of ribbon and worn esp. as a supporter s badge, or as an award or the symbol of an award in a competition, esp. by a prizewinning animal. 2 Archit. a a carved or moulded ornament resembling or representing a… …

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  • 110val|vate — «VAL vayt», adjective. 1. furnished with, or opening by, a valve or valves. 2. serving as or resembling a valve. 3. Botany. a) meeting without overlapping, as the parts of certain buds do. b) united by the margins only, and opening as if by… …

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