endemic
Pronunciation
/ɛnˈdɛmɪk/

Definition & Meaning of "endemic"in English

endemic
01

relating to a disease or condition that is commonly found in a specific area or group of people

endemic definition and meaning
Grammatical Information
Composition
Simple
relational
ungradable
Examples
Malaria is endemic to tropical regions, where the climate provides a suitable environment for the transmission of the disease.
02

found or restricted to a specific geographic region or habitat

endemic definition and meaning
Examples
The endemic species of bird is only found in the remote forests of the island.
Endemic
01

an animal or plant that is native to and restricted to a specific geographic region

Grammatical Information
Animacy status
Animal
Composition
Compound
Countable
Plural form
endemics
Examples
The lemur is an endemic of Madagascar.
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