Here we go again: you are chatting with someone and suddenly a word you have never heard before pops up and asking its meaning makes you a little uneasy, as you could make a fool of yourself. Luckily, we are here, ready to save you in the most embarrassing moments! In this article we will deal with the word “ mera “. Mero (or mera in the feminine) is an adjective that indicates something simple and straightforward. In particular, it indicates something that is such and nothing else, so adding this adjective to a noun reduces and limits the meaning. Continue reading to learn more about the meaning of the term!
Meaning of mero: etymology
The word derives from the Latin merum , which means “not mixed with other substances”. In fact, the Romans used the term to indicate pure wine, not diluted with water or honey as was generally done. The adjective merum was therefore also used as a noun, precisely to indicate pure wine and not mixed with other substances. In its current meaning, the adjective generally maintains the meaning of pure, simple:
- By mere chance : by pure chance
- I speak the plain truth : I speak the pure truth
In some cases mere can refer to something that has not been investigated and verified:
- This is just a hypothesis.
In other cases, however, if we are referring to a person the adjective indicates a limitation:
- Fabio is just a banker (he just does his job, without excelling)
Mera: synonyms and antonyms
Don’t you like this word and want to use another one instead? Or do you want to deepen its meaning with other adjectives with a similar meaning? Here are the synonyms and antonyms of this adjective for all your needs:
- Synonyms: authentic, simple, pure, sincere, genuine
- Antonyms: mixed, cloudy, impure, composite
