specific epithet

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

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

Equivalents

Françaisépithète spécifique

DeutschArtbeiname Artepithet Artepitheton n/Art-EpithetonArtname Artzusatz Speciesbeiname Speciesname Spezifisches Epitheton

Portuguêsepiteto específico

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日本語種小名

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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