Endemic
/ɛnˈdɛm.ɪk/
Scrabble:12 ptsWWF:15 pts7 letters
Definition of Endemic
noun
- An individual or species that is endemic to a region.
- A disease affecting a number of people simultaneously, so as to show a distinct connection with certain localities.
adjective
- Native to a particular area or culture; originating where it occurs.
"The endemic religion of Easter Island arrived with the Polynesian settlers."
- (especially of plants and animals) Peculiar to a particular area or region; not found in other places.
"Kangaroos are endemic to Australia."
- (especially of diseases) Prevalent in a particular area or region.
"Malaria is endemic to the tropics."
Anagrams of Endemic
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Synonyms & Antonyms
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Letter Values
e1
n1
d2
e1
m3
i1
c3
Total: 12 Scrabble points
Rhymes With Endemic
Word Validity & Sources
SOWPODS (International Scrabble): Valid
TWL (US/Canada Scrabble): Valid
Words With Friends: Valid
Last verified: December 2024
Dictionary data sourced from SOWPODS (178,691 words), combining TWL (Tournament Word List) and the Collins Scrabble Words dictionary. Definitions from Free Dictionary API and Wordnik.
About the Word "Endemic"
Endemic is a 7-letter word that scores 12 points in Scrabble and 15 points in Words With Friends.
Using "Endemic" in Word Games
When playing Scrabble or Words With Friends, "endemic" is a medium-scoring word.