Migratory: meaning, definitions and examples

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migratory

 

[ หˆmaษชษกrษ™หŒtษ”ri ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

animal behavior

Migratory refers to the routine movement of animals from one place to another, usually in search of food, breeding grounds, or suitable habitats. This behavior is often seasonal, as animals migrate to warmer climates during winter months and return in spring. Many species, such as birds and fish, undertake long-distance migrations as part of their life cycles. Migratory patterns can vary widely among species, with some embarking on extensive journeys while others may migrate shorter distances.

Synonyms

nomadic, roaming, traveling, wandering

Examples of usage

  • The migratory birds flew thousands of miles for breeding.
  • Certain fish are known for their migratory patterns during spawning season.
  • Global climate change affects the migratory routes of several species.
  • The monarch butterfly is famous for its migratory journey across North America.

Translations

Translations of the word "migratory" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น migratรณrio

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคชเฅเคฐเคตเคพเคธเฅ€

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช migratorisch

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ migrasi

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะผั–ะณั€ัƒัŽั‡ะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ migracyjny

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ็งปไฝๆ€งใฎ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท migratoire

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ migratorio

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท gรถรงebe

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ด์ฃผ์„ฑ์˜

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู‡ุฌุฑูŠ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ migraฤnรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ migranฤnรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่ฟๅพ™็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ migracijski

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ flutnings

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะบำฉัˆะฟะตะปั–

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒ˜แƒ’แƒ แƒแƒชแƒ˜แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ miqrasiya

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ migratorio

Word origin

The word 'migratory' comes from the Latin word 'migratorius', which means 'of or pertaining to migration'. The root 'migrat' is derived from 'migrare', meaning 'to move from one place to another'. The term has been used since the early 19th century to describe animals that move seasonally, reflecting a natural response to environmental changes and resource availability. Over time, 'migratory' has expanded to encompass various forms of movement, including those of humans, especially in the context of migration for work or asylum. The ongoing study of migratory behaviors has significant implications for ecology, conservation, and understanding the impacts of climate change on wildlife.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranked #11,448, this word falls into high-advanced vocabulary. It appears less frequently but is valuable for expressing precise meanings in specific contexts.