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- [bahy-uh-tohp]
- /ˈbaɪ əˌtoʊp/
- /bˌaɪəʊtˈəʊp/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [bahy-uh-tohp]
- /ˈbaɪ əˌtoʊp/
Definitions of biotope word
- noun biotope a small area, such as the bark of a tree, that supports its own distinctive community 3
- noun biotope a small, uniform environment occupied by a community of organisms 3
- noun biotope a portion of a habitat characterized by uniformity in climate and distribution of biotic and abiotic components, as a tidal pool or a forest canopy. 1
- noun biotope A geographical area that has a uniform biological environment and a uniform distribution of plants and animals. 0
- noun biotope (figuratively) a context where someone feels 'naturally' at home, such as their field of professional or scientific expertise. 0
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Origin of biotope
First appearance:
before 1925 One of the 11% newest English words
1925-30; < German Biotop, equivalent to bio- bio- + Greek tópos place
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Parts of speech for Biotope
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
biotope popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 74% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 64% 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.
biotope usage trend in Literature
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