endemism
The state of being endemicThe state of being endemic.
Meaning
2 senses(uncountable, usually)The state of being endemic.
(uncountable, usually)An endemic species.
More definitions
- nativeness by virtue of originating or occurring naturally (as in a particular place)
Origin
From endemic + -ism.From endemic + -ism.
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Forms
plural: endemisms| Singular | endemism |
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uncountable
Synonyms
2 synonymsClose in meaning
- nativeness by virtue of originating or occurring naturally (as in a particular place):indigenousnessautochthony
Word family
3 related wordsLessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable