biodiversity
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/ˌbaɪ.oʊ.dɪˈvɜːr.sə.ti/
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/ˌbaɪ.əʊ.dɪˈvɜː.sɪ.ti/
variety of life
Etymology
Etymology Information
'biodiversity' originates from the Greek word 'bios' meaning 'life' and the Latin word 'diversitas' meaning 'variety'.
Historical Evolution
The term 'biodiversity' was coined in the 1980s as a contraction of 'biological diversity'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it referred to the variety of life forms, and this meaning has remained consistent.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the variety of plant and animal life in a particular habitat or in the world as a whole.
Conservation efforts are crucial to maintaining biodiversity.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:41