critically endangered
Of a species or other low-rank taxa, whose population is so small that they are very…Of a species or other low-rank taxa, whose population is so small that they are very likely to go extinct in the wild.
» Orangutans are a critically endangered species.
Meaning
2 sensesOf a species or other low-rank taxa, whose population is so small that they are very likely to go extinct in the wild.
critically endangered species
(humorous, informal)Not very common and growing less common; a dying breed.
vom Aussterben bedroht
Examples
10 sentencesOrangutans are a critically endangered species.
Three species of rhinoceros are critically endangered.
They're collecting tissue from critically endangered animals.
Irrawaddy dolphins are considered critically endangered marine mammals.
They are collecting tissue samples from critically endangered animals.
Translations
4 languagesForms
more critically endangered, most critically endangered| Comparative | more critically endangered Lesson |
|---|---|
| Superlative | most critically endangered Lesson |
regular
Lessons for this word
2 lessons- A2Comparatives — Because it has a comparative form
- A2Superlatives — Because it has a superlative form