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se·mat·ic
(sĭ-măt′ĭk)adj.
Serving as a warning or signal of danger.
[From Greek sēma, sēmat-, sign.]
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sematic
(sɪˈmætɪk)adj
(Zoology) (of the conspicuous coloration of certain animals) acting as a warning, esp to potential predators
[C19: from Greek sēma a sign]
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se•mat•ic
(sɪˈmæt ɪk)adj.
warning of danger, as a conspicuous marking on a poisonous animal.
[1885–90; < Greek sēmat- (s. of sêma) sign]
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