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Species

see synonyms of species

Noun

1. species

(biology) taxonomic group whose members can interbreed

2. species

a specific kind of something

Example Sentences:
'a species of molecule'
'a species of villainy'

WordNet Lexical Database for English. Princeton University. 2010.


Species

see synonyms of species
noun plural -cies
1. biology
a. 
any of the taxonomic groups into which a genus is divided, the members of which are capable of interbreeding: often containing subspecies, varieties, or races. A species is designated in italics by the genus name followed by the specific name, for example Felis domesticus (the domestic cat)
. Abbreviation: sp
b. 
the animals of such a group
c. 
any group of related animals or plants not necessarily of this taxonomic rank
2. (modifier)
denoting a plant that is a natural member of a species rather than a hybrid or cultivar
a species clematis
3. logic
a group of objects or individuals, all sharing at least one common attribute, that forms a subdivision of a genus
4. 
a kind, sort, or variety
a species of treachery
5. mainly Roman Catholic Church
the outward form of the bread and wine in the Eucharist
6. obsolete
an outward appearance or form
7. obsolete
specie

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Species

see synonyms of species
nounWord forms: plural ˈspecies
1. 
a distinct kind; sort; variety; class
a species of bravery
2.  Obsolete
outward form, appearance, or mental image
3.  Obsolete
specie
4.  Biology
a naturally existing population of similar organisms that usually interbreed only among themselves, and are given a unique, latinized binomial name to distinguish them from all other creatures
see also genus (sense 2)
5.  Logic
a class of individuals or objects having certain distinguishing attributes in common, given a common name, and comprised with other similar classes in a more comprehensive grouping called a genus
see also differentia
6.  Physics
a. 
a specific kind of atomic nucleus
b. 
nuclide
7.  Roman Catholic Church
a. 
the totality of natural physical characteristics (appearance, taste, etc.) of bread or wine, these characteristics remaining the same in the consecrated bread or wine of the Eucharist
b. 
the consecrated bread or wine of the Eucharist

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Species

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n. pl. species
1. Biology A group of closely related organisms that are very similar to each other and are usually capable of interbreeding and producing fertile offspring. The species is the fundamental category of taxonomic classification, ranking below a genus or subgenus. Species names are represented in binomial nomenclature by an uncapitalized Latin adjective or noun following a capitalized genus name, as in Ananas comosus, the pineapple, and Equus caballus, the horse.
2. Logic A class of individuals or objects grouped by virtue of their common attributes and assigned a common name; a division subordinate to a genus.
3. Chemistry A set of atoms, molecules, ions, or other chemical entities that possess the same distinct characteristics with respect to a chemical process or measurement.
4. A kind, variety, or type: "No species of performing artist is as self-critical as a dancer" (Susan Sontag).
5. Roman Catholic Church
a. The outward appearance or form of the Eucharistic elements that is retained after their consecration.
b. Either of the consecrated elements of the Eucharist.

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