noun
Uncommon
biodiversity
beye-uh-deye-VUR-sih-tee
Biodiversity (noun) means the variety of plant and animal life found in a particular habitat or across the planet. Example: “Rainforests hold an extraordinary amount of biodiversity.”
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The variety of plant and animal life found in a particular habitat or across the planet.
"A drop in global biodiversity is putting our ability to produce food at risk, a new United Nations report warns."
— James Griffiths, ‘Extinction crisis’ threatening global food supply, UN report warns (2019)
"Rainforests hold an extraordinary amount of biodiversity."
"Farming practices have reduced biodiversity in the region."
How to use biodiversity
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishHow many different kinds of living things exist in a place — more variety means richer biodiversity.
Common pairings
loss of biodiversity
protect biodiversity
rich biodiversity
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Word forms
- Plural
- biodiversities
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Etymology
A blend of "bio-" (life) and "diversity," popularised from the 1980s onward in conservation science.
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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.
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