Definition

In a way that is characteristic of a particular region or environment, often referring to diseases or species that are regularly found in a specific area.

Example

The disease occurs endemically in certain tropical regions, affecting the local population.

Conversation

Have you noticed how certain plants grow endemically in this region?

Yeah, it's fascinating how they adapt to the local environment.

I read that some species can only survive here because of the unique climate.

That makes sense; nature really knows how to thrive in different conditions.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Endemically → It is formed from "endemic" (from Greek "endemos", meaning native or indigenous) and the suffix "-ally" (meaning in a manner). The word "endemically" refers to something occurring in a specific area or among a particular group in a native or indigenous manner.

Memory Tip

Think of something that is 'native' ('endemos') to a specific place, and remember that 'endemically' describes how it occurs in that native way.

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