species
|spe/cies|
B2
/ˈspiːʃiːz/
group of organisms
Etymology
Etymology Information
'species' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'species', where 'speci-' meant 'appearance' or 'form'.
Historical Evolution
'species' changed from the Latin word 'species' and has remained largely unchanged in modern English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'appearance' or 'form', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a group of organisms'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a group of living organisms consisting of similar individuals capable of exchanging genes or interbreeding.
The giant panda is an endangered species.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:35