apatetic

[ ap-uh-tet-ik ]

adjective

, Zoology.

1. assuming colors and forms that effect deceptive camouflage.

apatetic

/ ˌæpəˈtɛtɪk /

adjective

1. of or relating to coloration that disguises and protects an animal

Word History and Origins

Origin of apatetic¹

1885–90; < Greek apatētikós fallacious, equivalent to apatē- (variant stem of apateúein to deceive) + -tikos -tic

Word History and Origins

Origin of apatetic¹

C19: from Greek apatētikos deceitful, from apateuein to deceive