How Do You Spell MACROSMATIC?

Pronunciation: [mˌakɹəzmˈatɪk] (IPA)

The word "macrosmatic" refers to having a keen sense of smell. It is pronounced as /makroʊˈsmætɪk/ in IPA phonetic transcription, with the stress on the second syllable. The spelling of this word follows the standard English rules of phonetics, with the prefix "macro-" meaning large or extensive and the suffix "-smatic" indicating a sense of smell. Knowing the correct spelling and pronunciation of words like "macrosmatic" is important for effective communication and demonstrating a command of the English language.

MACROSMATIC Meaning and Definition

1. Macrosmatic is an adjective that describes an organism's heightened sense of smell or olfactory capabilities. The term is derived from the Greek words "makros," meaning large, and "osme," meaning smell. A macrosmatic creature possesses an unusually acute, sensitive, or well-developed sense of smell, enabling it to detect and distinguish a wide range of scents or odors.

   Macrosmatic animals often rely heavily on their olfactory system, which is highly specialized and adapted for detecting and interpreting various smells in their environment. This heightened sense of smell allows them to locate food sources, identify potential mates, interpret chemical cues, navigate through their surroundings, and detect potential threats or dangers.

   Many species are considered macrosmatic, including certain mammals like canines, felines, rodents, and certain aquatic mammals, as well as certain species of birds, reptiles, and insects. These organisms typically possess a larger olfactory bulb— the part of the brain responsible for processing smell— relative to their body size, compared to less macrosmatic species.

   The macrosmatic ability can greatly enhance an organism's survival and reproductive success by providing valuable information about its environment, allowing it to locate food, avoid predators, and communicate with others of its species through scent markings or chemical signals.

2. Noting an abnormally keen olfactory sense.

   A practical medical dictionary. By Stedman, Thomas Lathrop. Published 1920.

Common Misspellings for MACROSMATIC

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Etymology of MACROSMATIC

The word "macrosmatic" is formed from two Greek roots: "makro" meaning "large" or "long" and "osme" meaning "smell" or "odor". By combining these roots, the word "macrosmatic" was created to describe something or someone that has a highly developed or acute sense of smell, particularly in comparison to others.