B2 verb Neutre

endemic

/ɛnˈdɛm.ɪk/

Refers to a condition, species, or disease that is regularly found and restricted to a particular area or group of people. It describes something that is native to a specific region or deeply ingrained within a specific environment or system.

Exemples

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1

The giant tortoise is endemic to the Galapagos Islands and cannot be found anywhere else in the wild.

The giant tortoise is endemic to the Galapagos Islands and cannot be found anywhere else in the wild.

2

Economists argue that structural unemployment has become endemic in the post-industrial regions of the country.

Economists argue that structural unemployment has become endemic in the post-industrial regions of the country.

3

Complaining about the weather is basically endemic to living in London.

Complaining about the weather is basically endemic to living in London.

Famille de mots

Nom
endemism
Adverbe
endemically
Adjectif
endemic
Apparenté
endemicity
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Astuce mémo

Think of the prefix 'en-' (in) and 'demos' (people). It is 'in the people' or 'in the area' permanently.

Quiz rapide

The lemur is a primate that is ______ to the island of Madagascar.

Correct !

La bonne réponse est : endemic

Exemples

1

The giant tortoise is endemic to the Galapagos Islands and cannot be found anywhere else in the wild.

everyday

The giant tortoise is endemic to the Galapagos Islands and cannot be found anywhere else in the wild.

2

Economists argue that structural unemployment has become endemic in the post-industrial regions of the country.

formal

Economists argue that structural unemployment has become endemic in the post-industrial regions of the country.

3

Complaining about the weather is basically endemic to living in London.

informal

Complaining about the weather is basically endemic to living in London.

4

The study explores how certain pathogens become endemic within isolated populations over several generations.

academic

The study explores how certain pathogens become endemic within isolated populations over several generations.

5

The audit revealed that administrative delays were endemic to the company's procurement process.

business

The audit revealed that administrative delays were endemic to the company's procurement process.

Famille de mots

Nom
endemism
Adverbe
endemically
Adjectif
endemic
Apparenté
endemicity

Collocations courantes

endemic species endemic species
endemic disease endemic disease
endemic poverty endemic poverty
endemic to the region endemic to the region
endemic corruption endemic corruption

Phrases Courantes

become endemic

to become a permanent fixture in a place

endemic proportions

the level at which something is widespread within a group

virtually endemic

almost completely native or characteristic of

Souvent confondu avec

endemic vs epidemic

An epidemic is a sudden, temporary outbreak, while endemic refers to something permanently present in a specific area.

endemic vs pandemic

A pandemic is an outbreak that spreads worldwide, whereas endemic is restricted to a specific local area or group.

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Notes d'usage

Use 'endemic' when describing a disease that is always present in a region (like malaria in some tropics) or a species found only in one place. It is also used metaphorically for social problems like corruption or poverty.

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Erreurs courantes

Learners often use 'endemic' to mean 'epidemic' (a sudden surge). Remember that 'endemic' implies a constant, baseline presence.

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Astuce mémo

Think of the prefix 'en-' (in) and 'demos' (people). It is 'in the people' or 'in the area' permanently.

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Origine du mot

Derived from the Greek 'endemos', from 'en' (in) and 'demos' (people).

Modèles grammaticaux

Usually functions as an adjective after 'be'. Often followed by the preposition 'to'. Can be used as an attributive adjective before a noun.
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Contexte culturel

In environmental science, identifying endemic species is a priority for global conservation efforts to prevent extinction.

Quiz rapide

The lemur is a primate that is ______ to the island of Madagascar.

Correct !

La bonne réponse est : endemic

Mots lis

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C1

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inbioery

C1

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hypergraphal

C1

To structure, analyze, or represent complex data sets using the principles of hypergraphs, where single connections can link multiple entities simultaneously. This verb describes the action of mapping multi-way relationships that exceed the capacity of traditional binary graphs.

resedancy

C1

To live or have one's permanent home in a particular place, or to be inherent or present in a specific person, quality, or legal power. It is a more formal term than 'live' and is often used in legal, political, or technical contexts.

exstaship

C1

Describing a state of profound, transcendent joy and communal connection that elevates the individual beyond their ordinary experience. It is often used in philosophical or psychological contexts to characterize a sense of unified elation within a group or relationship.

microsimiltion

C1

Describing a modeling or analytical approach that focuses on the behavior of individual units or agents within a system to predict aggregate outcomes. It is used to characterize high-resolution simulations that account for granular details rather than broad generalizations.

overdocible

C1

An adjective describing someone who is excessively teachable or overly compliant to a fault. It implies a level of submissiveness that prevents a person from questioning instructions or exercising independent judgment.

circumsistency

C1

The state or quality of being circumstantial, referring to the detailed and specific conditions surrounding an event or situation. It describes the meticulous attention to the context and particularities of a moment rather than general or abstract principles.

exheredive

C1

To formally and legally disinherit an heir or exclude them from receiving a portion of a deceased person's estate. This action typically involves a specific clause in a will that explicitly removes a person's natural right to inheritance.

misciscy

C1

Misciscy refers to the state or quality of being composed of diverse, varied, or unrelated elements gathered together into a single entity. It is typically used in technical or academic contexts to describe a collection that lacks a singular unifying theme but possesses a broad range of components.

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