endemic
|en-dem-ic|
/ɛnˈdɛmɪk/
native to a specific area
Etymology
'endemic' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'endēmos,' where 'en-' meant 'in' and 'dēmos' meant 'people.'
'endēmos' transformed into the French word 'endémique,' and eventually became the modern English word 'endemic' through Middle English.
Initially, it meant 'in the people,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'native to a particular area or environment.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a disease or condition regularly found among particular people or in a certain area.
Malaria is endemic in many tropical countries.
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Adjective 1
native to a particular area or environment; not found naturally anywhere else.
The koala is endemic to Australia.
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