species
Intermediate (B1)
IPA: /ˈspiːʃiːz/
KK: /ˈspiːʃiːz/
adjective
Definition
Relating to a specific group of living organisms that can breed and produce offspring.
Example
The scientist studied the species characteristics of the new plant.
Conversation
Did you know that there are so many different species of birds in this area?
Yeah, it's amazing how diverse they can be.
I heard that some are even endangered species now.
That's really concerning; we need to protect them.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
biological
natural
genetic
Antonyms
artificial
man-made
synthetic
noun
Definition
A group of living things that are similar and can breed with each other to produce offspring.
Example
There are many endangered species that need protection.
Conversation
Did you know there are over 8.7 million different species on Earth?
That's amazing! I had no idea there were that many.
Yeah, it's crazy to think about how many species we haven't even discovered yet.
Root Explanation
Species → It comes from the Latin word 'species' (meaning appearance, form, or kind). The term refers to a group of organisms that share common characteristics and can interbreed, thus representing a specific kind or type of living thing.
Memory Tip
Think of 'species' as a way to describe a specific 'kind' or 'form' of living organism, which helps you remember that it refers to a group of similar beings.
Visually Confused Words
cospecies
subspecies
ecospecies
conspecies
speakies
peucites