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endemically

 

[ ˌɛndəˈmɪkli ]

Adverb
Context #1 | Adverb

geographical distribution

The term 'endemically' refers to the characteristic of a species or disease that is regularly found and consistently present in a particular geographic area. This concept is often used in biological and ecological contexts to describe organisms or conditions that are native to a specific region and cannot be found naturally elsewhere. Endemic species are essential to biodiversity and can often be indicators of environmental health.

Synonyms

locally, naturally, regionally

Examples of usage

  • The disease is endemic to the region.
  • The flora and fauna here are endemic.
  • Certain species are found endemically in Madagascar.

Translations

Translations of the word "endemically" in other languages:

🇵🇹 endêmica

🇮🇳 स्थानिक रूप से

🇩🇪 endemisch

🇮🇩 endemik

🇺🇦 ендемічно

🇵🇱 endemicznie

🇯🇵 特有に

🇫🇷 endémiquement

🇪🇸 endémicamente

🇹🇷 endemik olarak

🇰🇷 고유하게

🇸🇦 محليًا

🇨🇿 endemicky

🇸🇰 endemicky

🇨🇳 地方性地

🇸🇮 endemično

🇮🇸 endemískt

🇰🇿 эндемикалық

🇬🇪 ენდემიურად

🇦🇿 endemik olaraq

🇲🇽 endémicamente

Etymology

The word 'endemic' derives from the Ancient Greek word 'endemos', which means 'native' or 'indigenous'. The prefix 'en-' means 'in' or 'within', while 'demos' refers to 'people' or 'population'. The term was initially used in the context of diseases to describe conditions that were found within a specific population or geographic area. Over time, its usage expanded in the fields of biology and ecology to describe various species that are native to particular locations. The adverbial form 'endemically' emerged to provide a way to describe actions or states that pertain to endemic species or phenomena. Its usage emphasizes the importance of understanding local ecosystems and the unique characteristics that define the species that reside within them.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #40,353, this word is among the less frequently used terms in English. While interesting to know, it's not crucial for most English learners unless needed for specific purposes.