biodiversity
What is another word for biodiversity? Here is its meaning, with related words and examples.
Noun — The variety of plant and animal life found in a particular habitat or across the planet.
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How to use biodiversity
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
loss of biodiversity
protect biodiversity
rich biodiversity
Etymology
A blend of "bio-" (life) and "diversity," popularised from the 1980s onward in conservation science.
Full origin of biodiversity →Frequently asked questions
What does “biodiversity” mean?
The word “biodiversity” means the variety of plant and animal life found in a particular habitat or across the planet. In plain terms, how many different kinds of living things exist in a place — more variety means richer biodiversity.
How do you pronounce “biodiversity”?
“Biodiversity” is pronounced beye-uh-deye-VUR-sih-tee (/ˌbaɪoʊdəˈvɚsəti/ in IPA).
How do you use “biodiversity” in a sentence?
Here is “biodiversity” used in a sentence: “Rainforests hold an extraordinary amount of biodiversity.”
What part of speech is “biodiversity”?
“Biodiversity” is a noun.
Where does the word “biodiversity” come from?
The word “biodiversity” dates back to around 1980. A blend of "bio-" (life) and "diversity," popularised from the 1980s onward in conservation science.
Is “biodiversity” a common word?
“Biodiversity” is an uncommon word in modern English.
