aposematicPronunciation: /ˌapə(ʊ)sɪˈmatɪk/Definition of aposematic adjective Zoology denoting coloration or markings serving to warn or repel predators. (of an animal) having aposematic coloration or markings. Derivatives aposematism noun Origin: late 19th century: from apo- 'away from' + Greek sēma 'sign' + -aticaposematic in other Oxford dictionaries Definition of aposematic in the US English dictionary
