Synonyms for endemic

Synonyms for (noun) endemic

Synonyms: endemic

Definition: a plant that is native to a certain limited area

Usage: it is an endemic found only this island

Similar words: flora, plant, plant life

Definition: (botany) a living organism lacking the power of locomotion


Synonyms: endemic, endemic disease

Definition: 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

Similar words: disease

Definition: an impairment of health or a condition of abnormal functioning


Synonyms for (adj) endemic

Synonyms: indigenous, autochthonal, autochthonic, autochthonous, endemic

Definition: originating where it is found

Usage: the autochthonal fauna of Australia includes the kangaroo; autochthonous rocks and people and folktales; endemic folkways; the Ainu are indigenous to the northernmost islands of Japan

Similar words: native

Definition: characteristic of or existing by virtue of geographic origin

Usage: the native North American sugar maple; many native artists studied abroad


Synonyms: endemic, endemical

Definition: of or relating to a disease (or anything resembling a disease) constantly present to greater or lesser extent in a particular locality

Usage: diseases endemic to the tropics; endemic malaria; food shortages and starvation are endemic in certain parts of the world

Similar words: enzootic

Definition: of a disease that is constantly present in an animal community but only occurs in a small number of cases


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