speciate
speciate · speciates · speciated · speciating
To form new biological species by the division of an existing oneTo form new biological species by the division of an existing one
Meaning
1 sensesTo form new biological species by the division of an existing one
evolve so as to lead to a new species or develop in a way most suited to the environment
Forms
speciates, speciating, speciated, speciatedSynonyms
3 synonymsClose in meaning
- evolve so as to lead to a new species or develop in a way most suited to the environment:differentiatespecializespecialise
Word family
3 related wordsRelatedspeciation
Lessons for this word
3 lessons- A1Present simple — Because it is a verb
- A1Past simple, regular verbs — Because of its past form
- A2Present perfect: introduction — Because of its past participle