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specimen — meaning in English

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English meaning

specimen noun A single example of something, used to represent or study the wider group it belongs to.

Senses

specimen is used for these senses in English:

specimen An individual instance that represents a class; an example.
specimen A sample, especially one used for diagnostic analysis.

specimen — full definition

noun A single example of something, used to represent or study the wider group it belongs to.
noun A sample of tissue, blood, or other material taken for testing or analysis.

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

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