ENDEMIC
7 letters
12 Scrabble points
Definition of ENDEMIC
noun
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An individual or species that is endemic to a region.
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A disease affecting a number of people simultaneously, so as to show a distinct connection with certain localities.
adjective
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Native to a particular area or culture; originating where it occurs.
"The endemic religion of Easter Island arrived with the Polynesian settlers."
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(especially of plants and animals) Peculiar to a particular area or region; not found in other places.
"Kangaroos are endemic to Australia."
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(especially of diseases) Prevalent in a particular area or region.
"Malaria is endemic to the tropics."
Source: Wiktionary
Word Details
Letters
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M
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C
Length
7 letters
Scrabble Score
12 points