allopathetically
|al-lo-path-e-tic-al-ly|
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/ˌæləpəˈθɛtɪkli/
(allopatric)
geographical separation
Etymology
Etymology Information
'allopathetically' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'allos,' meaning 'other,' and 'patra,' meaning 'fatherland.'
Historical Evolution
'allopatric' changed from the Greek word 'allopatrikos' and eventually became the modern English word 'allopatric.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'pertaining to different fatherlands,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'occurring in separate geographical areas.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adverb 1
in a manner relating to or occurring in separate, non-overlapping geographical areas.
The species evolved allopathetically, leading to distinct variations.
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Last updated: 2025/06/28 15:51