epizootic
Like or having to do with an epizootic: a widespread outbreak of disease among…Like or having to do with an epizootic: a widespread outbreak of disease among nonhuman animals.
Meaning
3 sensesLike or having to do with an epizootic: a widespread outbreak of disease among nonhuman animals.
Epizootic plague occurred in the mice following introduction of rats from Europe.
(rare)Containing fossils.
Relating to epizoa; epizoic.
- (of animals) epidemic among animals of a single kind within a particular region
Origin
From French épizootique, animal equivalent of epidemic, from épizootie, irregularly formedFrom French épizootique, animal equivalent of epidemic, from épizootie, irregularly formed from Ancient Greek ἐπί (epí) + ζῷον (zōîon, “animal”).
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Forms
more epizootic, most epizootic| Comparative | more epizootic Lesson |
|---|---|
| Superlative | most epizootic Lesson |
regular
Antonyms
1 antonymsWord family
11 related wordsLessons for this word
2 lessons- A2Comparatives — Because it has a comparative form
- A2Superlatives — Because it has a superlative form
See also
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