specimen
|spec-i-men|
B2
/ˈspɛsɪmən/
example or sample
Etymology
Etymology Information
'specimen' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'specimen,' where 'specere' meant 'to look or see.'
Historical Evolution
'specimen' changed from the Latin word 'specimen' and eventually became the modern English word 'specimen'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'a mark or sign,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'an example or sample.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
an individual animal, plant, piece of a mineral, etc., used as an example of its species or type for scientific study or display.
The museum has a rare specimen of a dinosaur.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:40