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Biodiversity

🇬🇧 UK //ˌbaɪəʊdaɪˈvɜːsɪti// 🇺🇸 US //ˌbaɪoʊdaɪˈvɜrʃɪti//

Meaning of Biodiversity

The variety of life in a particular habitat or ecosystem.

In simple words: The variety of different plants and animals in a place.

Biodiversity in a sentence

• Conserving biodiversity is essential for maintaining healthy ecosystems.
• The extinction of species threatens global biodiversity.
• Biodiversity can be improved by protecting natural habitats.
• Studies show that biodiversity is crucial for food security.
• Urban areas can also support biodiversity with green spaces.

How to use Biodiversity

Used in environmental contexts, suitable for formal or educational discussions. Avoid in casual conversations unless relevant.

Grammar pattern

standalone noun

Memory hint

Think 'bio' for life and 'diversity' for variety - it’s life’s variety.

Related words

Collocations with Biodiversity

• conserve biodiversity
• protect biodiversity
• enhance biodiversity
• biodiversity loss
• biodiversity conservation

Synonyms for Biodiversity

• ecosystem diversity
• species diversity
• variety of life
• life diversity
• biological variety

Common mistakes with Biodiversity

• Confused with 'bio-diversity' - it's one word.
• 'Biodiversity' should be used in discussions about ecology, not in unrelated topics.
• Often mispronounced, especially the second syllable.

Frequently asked questions about Biodiversity

What does Biodiversity mean?

The variety of different plants and animals in a place.

What is the definition of Biodiversity?

The variety of life in a particular habitat or ecosystem.

How do you use Biodiversity in a sentence?

Conserving biodiversity is essential for maintaining healthy ecosystems.

Can you give another example of Biodiversity?

The extinction of species threatens global biodiversity.

What are synonyms for Biodiversity?

Common alternatives include ecosystem diversity, species diversity, variety of life, life diversity, biological variety.

What words go with Biodiversity?

It commonly pairs with conserve biodiversity, protect biodiversity, enhance biodiversity, biodiversity loss, biodiversity conservation.

What are common mistakes when using Biodiversity?

Confused with 'bio-diversity' - it's one word. 'Biodiversity' should be used in discussions about ecology, not in unrelated topics. Often mispronounced, especially the second syllable.

How do you pronounce Biodiversity?

US: //ˌbaɪoʊdaɪˈvɜrʃɪti//, UK: //ˌbaɪəʊdaɪˈvɜːsɪti//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Biodiversity?

Used in environmental contexts, suitable for formal or educational discussions. Avoid in casual conversations unless relevant.