species
pronunciation
How to pronounce species in British English:
UK [ˈspiːʃiːz]
How to pronounce species in American English:
US [ˈspiːʃiːz]
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- Noun:
- (biology) taxonomic group whose members can interbreed
- a specific kind of something
Word Origin
- species (n.)
- late 14c. as a classification in logic, from Latin species "a particular sort, kind, or type" (opposed to genus), originally "a sight, look, view, appearance," hence also "a spectacle; mental appearance, idea, notion; a look; a pretext; a resemblance; a show or display," typically in passive senses; in Late Latin, "a special case;" related to specere "to look at, to see, behold," from PIE *spek- (see scope (n.1)). From 1550s as "appearance, outward form;" 1560s as "distinct class (of something) based on common characteristics." Biological sense is from c. 1600. Endangered species first attested 1964.
Example
- 1. Some arctic species will probably die out .
- 2. The other species have their own genuine worth .
- 3. Its evolution is producing an extraordinary variety of species .
- 4. How well does this prediction hold for our species ?
- 5. Do you know of any other species of luxury consumer ?