-mer

¹

Chemistry.

1. a combining form meaning “member of a particular group”:

   isomer.

mer.

²

abbreviation for

1. meridian.
2. meridional.

mer.

¹

abbreviation for

1. meridian

-mer

²

suffix forming nouns

1. chem denoting a substance of a particular class

   monomer

   polymer

Word History and Origins

Origin of -mer¹

From the Greek word méros part, portion

Word History and Origins

Origin of -mer¹

from Greek meros part

Example Sentences

These will be international commemorations and Prince William will go to a ceremony at Omaha Beach, Saint Laurent sur Mer, which is expected to be attended by 25 heads of state.

From BBC

Caymus Vineyards, whose cabernet is a frequent favorite of Wine Spectator, and owner Charles J. “Chuck” Wagner are listed in the records request, as are Wagner’s son, Charlie Wagner, and his vineyard, Mer Soleil.

From Los Angeles Times

Brand logos that either are Bodoni or owe a serious debt to it include Valentino, La Mer, Calvin Klein and Brookstone.

From New York Times

The company, whose brands include Clinique and La Mer, said it expects to take restructuring and other charges of between $500 million and $700 million, before taxes, consisting of employee-related costs, contract terminations, asset write-offs and other costs associated with implementing the initiative.

From Seattle Times

“Seawater is not easy to drink,” says Bathie Gaye, a 31-year-old survivor from Diogo Sur Mer in Senegal.

From Seattle Times