superspecies

spe·cies

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [spee-sheez, -seez]
- /ˈspi ʃiz, -siz/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [spee-sheez, -seez]
- /ˈspi ʃiz, -siz/

Definitions of superspecies word

noun plural superspecies a class of individuals having some common characteristics or qualities; distinct sort or kind. 1
noun plural superspecies Biology. the major subdivision of a genus or subgenus, regarded as the basic category of biological classification, composed of related individuals that resemble one another, are able to breed among themselves, but are not able to breed with members of another species. 1
noun plural superspecies Logic. one of the classes of things included with other classes in a genus. the set of things within one of these classes. 1
noun plural superspecies Ecclesiastical. the external form or appearance of the bread or the wine in the Eucharist. either of the Eucharistic elements. 1
noun plural superspecies Obsolete. specie; coin. 1
noun plural superspecies the species, the human race; mankind: a study of the species. 1

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Origin of superspecies

First appearance:

before 1545

One of the 30% oldest English words

1545-55; < Latin speciēs appearance, form, sort, kind, equivalent to spec(ere) to look, regard + -iēs abstract noun suffix

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Parts of speech for Superspecies

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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superspecies popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 96% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

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