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ecotype

ec·o·type
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [ek-uh-tahyp, ee-kuh-]
    • /ˈɛk əˌtaɪp, ˈi kə-/
    • /ˈekətˌaɪp/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [ek-uh-tahyp, ee-kuh-]
    • /ˈɛk əˌtaɪp, ˈi kə-/

Definitions of ecotype word

  • noun ecotype a subspecies or race that is especially adapted to a particular set of environmental conditions. 1
  • noun ecotype A distinct form or race of a plant or animal species occupying a particular habitat. 1
  • noun ecotype a group of organisms within a species that is adapted to particular environmental conditions and therefore exhibits behavioural, structural, or physiological differences from other members of the species 0
  • noun ecotype a group, or race, within a species, having unique physical characteristics genetically adapted to particular environmental conditions 0

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Origin of ecotype

First appearance:

before 1920
One of the 12% newest English words
First recorded in 1920-25; eco- + type

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Parts of speech for Ecotype

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

ecotype popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 65% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 68% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

ecotype usage trend in Literature

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Top questions with ecotype

  • what is ecotype?
  • what is an ecotype?

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