ENDEMIC
(adj., noun, adj.sat)Definitions
There are 5 meanings of the word
Endemic.
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Endemic - as an adjective
Of or relating to a disease (or anything resembling a disease) constantly present to greater or lesser extent in a particular locality
Example: "Diseases endemic to the tropics"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
endemicalAntonyms (Opposite Meaning)
epidemicecdemicNative to or confined to a certain region
Example: "The islands have a number of interesting endemic species"
Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
cosmopolitanEndemic - as a noun
A disease that is constantly present to a greater or lesser degree in people of a certain class or in people living in a particular location
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
endemic diseaseA plant or animal that is native to a certain limited area
Example: "It is an endemic found only this island"
Endemic - as an adjective satellite
Originating where it is found
Example: "The autochthonal fauna of australia includes the kangaroo"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
autochthonalautochthonicautochthonousindigenousExample Sentences
"Malaria is an endemic disease in some parts of Africa."
"The red squirrel is endemic to the British Isles."
"Dengue fever is endemic in many tropical regions."
"This type of bird is endemic to the mountains of South America."
"The Galapagos Islands have many endemic species."
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Is ENDEMIC a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, endemic is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
ENDEMIC has a SCRABBLE points total of 12.
Is ENDEMIC a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, endemic is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordENDEMIC has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 15.
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Yes, endemic is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordENDEMIC has a WORDFEUD points total of 13.