species
gb/spˈiʃiz/ us/spˈiʃiz/
B2
English
faj, fajta, egyfajta, kémiai részecske, species
NOUN
B2
1
faj
B1
Usage pattern:
[a/the] species (of [animal/plant])
Scientists discovered a new species of beetle in the rainforest.
A tudósok egy új bogárfajt fedeztek fel az esőerdőben.
Many species are struggling because their habitats are disappearing.
Sok faj küzd a fennmaradásért, mert eltűnnek az élőhelyeik.
The island has several bird species found nowhere else.
Learner examples
This species lives in the ocean.
Ez a faj az óceánban él.
Two species share the same habitat.
Két faj ugyanazon az élőhelyen osztozik.
Common mistake:
The singular and plural are the same: one species, two species (not *specieses*).
Meaning
biological group that can reproduce
Collocations
a species of bird
|a species of fish
|a new species
|a rare species
|an endangered species
|native species
|invasive species
|species extinction
|species diversity
|protect a species
Synonyms
kind (Less scientific; often used in general speech.)
|
type (Less scientific; common in everyday classification.)
Themes
biology
|nature
|science
Definition
A group of animals or plants of the same kind.
A group of living organisms that are similar and can breed with one another to produce fertile offspring.
NOUN
C1
FORMAL
2
Usage pattern:
a species of [something]
The report describes a new species of online scam.
A jelentés egy újfajta online csalást ír le.
He has a species of charm that works on almost everyone.
Van benne egyfajta báj, ami szinte mindenkire hat.
It was a species of joke, but nobody laughed.
Learner examples
This is a new species of problem for us.
Ez egy újfajta probléma számunkra.
Common mistake:
This use is mostly formal; in everyday speech, people usually say kind or type.
Meaning
a particular kind or variety
Collocations
a species of humor
|a species of madness
|a species of fraud
|a species of ignorance
|a species of fear
|a species of argument
Synonyms
kind (More common and neutral.)
|
type (More common; often used for classification.)
|
variety (Suggests one form among several forms.)
Themes
language
|society
Definition
A kind of something (often formal).
A particular kind or variety of something, often used in a formal or slightly humorous way.
NOUN
C1
TECHNICAL
3
species
C2
Usage pattern:
[chemical] species
The reaction produces several short-lived reactive species.
A reakció több rövid életű reaktív kémiai részecskét hoz létre.
The instrument can identify different molecular species in the sample.
A műszer képes azonosítani a mintában található különböző molekuláris specieseket.
Temperature changes can shift the balance between chemical species.
Common mistake:
This is a technical meaning; outside science classes it usually means a biological species.
Meaning
distinct chemical form in a system
Collocations
chemical species
|reactive species
|ionic species
|molecular species
|gaseous species
|species concentration
|detect species
|identify species
Synonyms
chemical entity (Broader; often used in technical writing.)
Themes
chemistry
|science
Definition
In chemistry, a particular kind of atom or molecule in a reaction.
In chemistry, a distinct type of atom, molecule, ion, or radical present in a substance or reaction mixture.
Grammar
Dictionary form
species
IPA
GB/spˈiʃiz/
US/spˈiʃiz/
Syllables & stress
spe - cies (2 syllables)
Stress on 1st syllable (spe)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: species
- Plural: species
Expressions
a species of
1/ə spˈiʃiz əv/
fixed phrase
formal
a kind of (formal)
A formal way to say “a kind of”.
Examples
- The new policy created a species of confusion across the company.
- She spoke with a species of confidence that made people listen.
- It was a species of apology, though he never said he was sorry.
endangered species
1/ɪndˈeɪnd͡ʒɚd spˈiʃiz/
fixed phrase
species at risk of extinction
A type of animal or plant that has very few members left and may die out soon.
Examples
- Laws have been created to protect endangered species around the world.
- The panda is one of the most famous endangered species.
endangered species
1/ɪndˈeɪnd͡ʒɚd spˈiʃiz/
fixed phrase
species at serious risk
An animal or plant that may disappear forever.
Examples
- The tiger is an endangered species in many parts of Asia.
- New laws were introduced to protect endangered species.
- Tourists are asked not to disturb endangered species on the beach.
Learner examples
- Pandas are an endangered species.
invasive species
1/ɪnvˈeɪsɪv spˈiʃiz/
fixed phrase
technical
non-native organism that harms ecosystems
A plant, animal, or other living thing from another place that spreads very fast in a new area and causes problems for the environment or economy.
Examples
- Officials are trying to stop the invasive species from spreading further up the river.
- Global trade has increased the movement of invasive species around the world.
invasive species
1/ɪnvˈeɪsɪv spˈiʃiz/
fixed phrase
non-native species that spreads
A species that spreads in a new place and causes problems.
Examples
- Officials are trying to control an invasive species of plant in the park.
- Invasive species can outcompete native wildlife for food and space.
- Boat owners were warned to clean their equipment to prevent invasive species.
Learner examples
- This fish is an invasive species here.
species diversity
1/spˈiʃiz dɪvˈɚsɪti/
fixed phrase
technical
variety of species in area
How many different species live in a place.
Examples
- Species diversity is highest in tropical rainforests.
- Farming practices can reduce species diversity in surrounding areas.
- The project measures species diversity in restored wetlands.
Learner examples
- This forest has high species diversity.