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Meaning of specific epithet | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

The second (uncapitalized) word in the scientific name of a species, following the name of the genus.

Equivalents

Deutsch Artbeiname Artepithet Artepitheton n/Art-Epitheton Artname Artzusatz Speciesbeiname Speciesname Spezifisches Epitheton
Suomi lajiosa
Français épithète spécifique
日本語 種小名
Português epiteto específico

Examples

“Holonyms: species name⟳ (the binomial unit), binominal name⟳, binomial name⟳”

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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See also

specific fuel consumption specific gravity specific gravity bottle specific heat specific heat capacity specific humidity

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