allopatric

al·lo·pat·ric

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [al-uh-pa-trik]
- /ˌæl əˈpæ trɪk/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [al-uh-pa-trik]
- /ˌæl əˈpæ trɪk/

Definitions of allopatric word

adjective allopatric (of biological speciation or species) taking place or existing in areas that are geographically separated from one another 3
adjective allopatric of or pertaining to species of organisms occurring in different but often adjacent areas 3
adjective allopatric originating in or occupying different geographical areas. 1
noun allopatric (of animals or plants, especially of related species or populations) occurring in separate non-overlapping geographical areas. 1
adjective allopatric (biology) Not living in the same territory; geographically isolated and thus unable to crossbreed. 0

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Origin of allopatric

First appearance:

before 1940

One of the 7% newest English words

1940-45; allo- + Greek patr(ía) fatherland (patḗr father + -ia noun suffix) + -ic

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Parts of speech for Allopatric

noun

adjective

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exclamation

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allopatric popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 63% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

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