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consortism

noun

Etymology

From consort + -ism.

  1. inherited from consorte
  2. derived from cōnsors
  3. suffixed as consortism — “consort + ism”

Definitions

  1. A close, prolonged association between two or more organisms of different species.

    • Our reply is : — It may possibly be a mere state of consortism — another of the many familiar instances of two diverse organisms being found in company.
    • The alga, on the contrary, derives a definite advantage from its consortism with the fungus, receiving from it inorganic substances and water, and possibly organic substances also.

  2. The relationship between consorts.

    • The consortism of Śiva and Pārvatī is a perfect artistic model of Kāśmīr Śaivism which ultimately leads to the ānanda of aesthetic realisatiton.

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sense glosses and etymology drawn from English Wiktionary · source · CC-BY-SA