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Meaning of "epimeletic" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF EPIMELETIC

epimeletic  [ˌɛpɪməˈlɛtɪk] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF EPIMELETIC

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Epimeletic is an adjective.
The adjective is the word that accompanies the noun to determine or qualify it.

WHAT DOES EPIMELETIC MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Definition of epimeletic in the English dictionary

The definition of epimeletic in the dictionary is relating to altruistic behaviour in which a healthy animal cares for an injured, ill, or dead individual.


WORDS THAT RHYME WITH EPIMELETIC


aesthetic
iːsˈθɛtɪk
amuletic
ˌæmjʊˈlɛtɪk
athletic
æθˈlɛtɪk
balletic
ˌbæˈlɛtɪk
cosmetic
kɒzˈmɛtɪk
diabetic
ˌdaɪəˈbɛtɪk
diphyletic
ˌdaɪfaɪˈlɛtɪk
energetic
ˌɛnəˈdʒɛtɪk
genetic
dʒɪˈnɛtɪk
homiletic
ˌhɒmɪˈlɛtɪk
kinetic
kɪˈnɛtɪk
magnetic
mæɡˈnɛtɪk
monophyletic
ˌmɒnəʊfaɪˈlɛtɪk
Monotheletic
ˌmɒnəʊθəˈlɛtɪk
nonathletic
ˌnɒnæθˈlɛtɪk
phyletic
faɪˈlɛtɪk
polyphyletic
ˌpɒlɪfaɪˈlɛtɪk
schindyletic
ˌskɪndɪˈlɛtɪk
synthetic
sɪnˈθɛtɪk
unathletic
ˌʌnæθˈlɛtɪk

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE EPIMELETIC

epilobium
epilog
epilogic
epilogist
epilogistic
epilogize
epilogue
epilogued
epiloguise
epiloguize
epimer
epimerase
epimere
epimeric
epimerism
epimorphic
epimorphosis
epimysia
epimysium
epinaos

WORDS THAT END LIKE EPIMELETIC

acetic
alphabetic
anesthetic
arithmetic
ditheletic
Dyotheletic
esthetic
etepimeletic
hematopoietic
heretic
Ossetic
pathetic
phonetic
phylogenetic
poetic
prophetic
prosthetic
sympathetic
theoretic
unapologetic

Synonyms and antonyms of epimeletic in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «epimeletic» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF EPIMELETIC

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Translator English - Chinese

epimeletic
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

epimeletic
570 millions of speakers

English

epimeletic
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

epimeletic
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

epimeletic
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

epimeletic
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

epimeletic
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

epimeletic
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

epimeletic
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Epimeletik
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

epimeletic
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

epimeletic
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

epimeletic
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Epimeletik
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

epimeletic
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

epimeletic
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

Epimeletic
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

epimeletic
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

epimeletic
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

epimeletic
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

epimeletic
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

epimeletic
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

epimeletic
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

epimeletic
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

epimeletic
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

epimeletic
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of epimeletic

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «EPIMELETIC»

The term «epimeletic» is barely ever used and occupies the 211.309 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «EPIMELETIC» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about epimeletic

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «EPIMELETIC»

Discover the use of epimeletic in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to epimeletic and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
How Horses Learn: Equine Psychology Applied to Training
Et-epimeletic Behavior Figure 2. Common head-to-tail position of two horses, an epimeletic behavior termed wither-nibbling. summer day, to see two horses standing head-to-tail in their pasture or pen, whisking their tails over each other's  ...
Jeanna Fiske, 2005
2
Whales, Dolphins, and Porpoises
Melba C. Caldwell and David K. Caldwell INTRODUCTION The term "epimeletic behavior" has been used by Scott (1958, p. 16) to indicate that form of animal behavior, which involves the giving of care or attention. If the care or attention is ...
Kenneth Stafford Norris, 1966
3
Hormones and Human Behaviour
These are the epimeletic, et-epimeletic, agonistic, allelomimetic, and eliminative behaviours. Epimeletic behaviour has the function of providing care and attention to the young of the species, while et-epimeletic behaviour signals a need for ...
Bernard T. Donovan, 1985
4
The Evolution of Social Systems
Rather than using popular phraseology such as selfish and altruistic, I employ the term epimeletic behavior (Scott, 1956), defined as giving care or attention to other members of the same species. It has no connotation of good or evil, and there ...
John Paul Scott, 1989
5
Psychobiological Approaches to Social Behavior
Of these, one of the most prominent is that of et-epimeletic, or care-soliciting, behavior. Et-epimeletic Behavior. The most striking thing about the behavior of a neonatal puppy is the amount of noise it makes. No matter what happens, whether ...
P. Herbert Leiderman, David Shapiro, 1964
6
Encyclopedia of Marine Mammals
D. Epimeletic Behavior Epimeletic or care-giving behavior is being investigated as an opportunity to apply training and behavior management to increase the probability of calf survival. During the first few hours of life, the primary challenge for ...
William F. Perrin, Bernd Wursig, J. G.M. Thewissen, 2009
7
Are Dolphins Really Smart?: The Mammal Behind the Myth
Providing assistance or care to another animal like this (of either the same or a different species) is a form of altruism called epimeletic behavior, and falls into two categories: nurturant (i.e., providing care to young animals), and succorant ( i.e., ...
Justin Gregg, 2013
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Animal Behavior Desk Reference: A Dictionary of Animal ...
In many animal species: An individual's behavior that normally occurs apart from its reproduction (Heymer 1977, 61). cf. behavior: epigamic behavior epimeletic behavior n. In many animal species: An individual's giving care and attention ...
Edward M. Barrows, 2011
9
Genetics and the Social Behavior of the Dog
Epimeletic behavior. — This is the giving of care and attention. In dogs such behavior is principally directed toward young puppies, with some self-care. There is almost no epimeletic behavior between one adult and another. The typical ...
John Paul Scott, John L. Fuller, 1965
10
Social Control and Social Change
The high development of epimeletic behavior tends to be associated with a low birth rate and longevity, as occurs not only in primates but also in the majority of herd animals. Thus reproduction is often regulated by agonistic behavior via its ...
John Paul Scott, Sarah F. Scott, 1971

3 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «EPIMELETIC»

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Video of grieving pink dolphin mother underscores plight of …
These displays of epimeletic, or care-giving, behaviour demonstrate the intelligence and compassion of dolphins. Disturbingly, they have also ... «South China Morning Post, May 13»
2
Play a critical element of horse keeping
Epimeletic behavior is giving attention or care, as in mutual grooming when horses nibble on each other's withers. It is also calling when ... «Wisfarmer, Jan 13»
3
When Fathers Turn Out to Commit Prolicide
If even beasts show epimeletic tendencies, then it would be over-stating to impress upon Homo sapiens who are governed by law and morality ... «Modern Ghana, Mar 11»

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