allopatrically
|al-lo-pat-ri-cal-ly|
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/ˌæləˈpætrɪkli/
(allopatric)
geographical separation
Etymology
Etymology Information
'allopatrically' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'allopatrikos,' where 'allo-' meant 'other' and 'patra' meant 'fatherland.'
Historical Evolution
'allopatrikos' transformed into the English word 'allopatric,' and eventually became the modern English word 'allopatrically.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'pertaining to other lands,' 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 allopatrically, leading to distinct genetic differences.
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Last updated: 2025/06/28 18:06