cathemeral

English

Etymology

From cata- +‎ hemeral.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /kəˈθɛməɹəl/

Adjective

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.

Related terms

• cathemerality
• hemeral