allopatry

al·lo·pat·ric

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [al-uh-pa-trik]
- /ˌæl əˈpæ trɪk/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [al-uh-pa-trik]
- /ˌæl əˈpæ trɪk/

Definitions of allopatry word

noun allopatry the condition of existing in areas that are geographically separated from one another; esp the condition of genetically similar species which cannot interbreed because of this geographical separation 3
adjective allopatry originating in or occupying different geographical areas. 1
noun allopatry (biology) The condition of being allopatric. 1

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Origin of allopatry

First appearance:

before 1940

One of the 7% newest English words

1940-45; allo- + Greek patr(ía) fatherland (patḗr father + -ia noun suffix) + -ic

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Parts of speech for Allopatry

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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allopatry popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 63% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 65% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

allopatry usage trend in Literature

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