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remex: meaning, definition, pronunciation and examples

Very Rare / Technical
UK/ˈriːmɛks/US/ˈriːmɛks/

Formal / Zoological / Ornithological

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What does “remex” mean?

Any of the large flight feathers of a bird's wing.

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Definition

Meaning and Definition

Any of the large flight feathers of a bird's wing.

Specifically, the primary or secondary flight feathers responsible for propulsion and lift during flight, arranged in distinct rows on a bird's wing. In precise ornithological contexts, the term distinguishes these primary feathers from smaller covert feathers.

Dialectal Variation

British vs American Usage

Differences

No lexical difference. Usage is identical in scientific contexts in both dialects.

Connotations

Purely technical, with no regional cultural or connotative variation.

Frequency

Equally rare in both British and American English. Confined entirely to ornithological literature and advanced biology texts.

Grammar

How to Use “remex” in a Sentence

The [adj.] remex was [verb, e.g., examined, measured].Damage to a primary remex can [effect].

Vocabulary

Collocations

strong
primary remexsecondary remexdamaged remexremiges (pl.)
medium
outer remexbroken remexlength of the remex
weak
large remexwing remexbird's remex

Examples

Examples of “remex” in a Sentence

verb

British English

  • N/A. Not a verb.

American English

  • N/A. Not a verb.

adverb

British English

  • N/A. Not an adverb.

American English

  • N/A. Not an adverb.

adjective

British English

  • N/A. Not an adjective. The adjectival form is 'remigial'.

American English

  • N/A. Not an adjective. The adjectival form is 'remigial'.

Usage

Meaning in Context

Business

Not used.

Academic

Used exclusively in ornithology, zoology, and evolutionary biology papers and textbooks.

Everyday

Never used in everyday conversation.

Technical

The primary domain of use. Essential for precise description of avian morphology, identification, and in studies of flight mechanics.

Vocabulary

Synonyms of “remex”

Strong

primary feathersecondary feather (context-specific)

Weak

wing feather (broader term)quill (archaic/poetic)

Vocabulary

Antonyms of “remex”

covert (feather)down feathercontour feather (broader contrast in function)

Watch out

Common Mistakes When Using “remex”

  • Using it to refer to any feather on a bird.
  • Pronouncing it as /rɪˈmɛks/ (like 'remix'). The first syllable is 'ree'.
  • Attempting to use it in non-scientific contexts.

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

No, it is an extremely rare and specialized term used only in scientific ornithology.

The plural is 'remiges' (pronounced /ˈrɛmɪdʒiːz/).

Only if you can confidently identify it as a primary or secondary flight feather from a bird's wing. In everyday talk, 'flight feather' or simply 'large feather' is more appropriate.

A remex is a large flight feather that provides thrust and lift. A covert is a smaller feather that overlaps the base of the remiges, providing a smooth wing surface and some protection.

Any of the large flight feathers of a bird's wing.

Remex is usually formal / zoological / ornithological in register.

Remex: in British English it is pronounced /ˈriːmɛks/, and in American English it is pronounced /ˈriːmɛks/. Tap the audio buttons above to hear it.

Phrases

Idioms & Phrases

  • “No idioms exist for this technical term.”

Learning

Memory Aids

Mnemonic

Imagine a bird **REM**odeling its wing **EX**ternally by grooming its flight feathers: the REM-EX.

Conceptual Metaphor

Not applicable for this concrete, technical noun.

Practice

Quiz

Fill in the gap
In the detailed diagram, each was labelled according to its position on the manus or ulna.
Multiple Choice

In which field is the word 'remex' most likely to be used?

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