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Definition of biodiverse

biodiverse

/ˌbaɪ.oʊ.daɪˈvɝːs/
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• adjective

1

Containing or supporting a wide variety of different plant, animal, and microbial species within a particular habitat or ecosystem.

Example

"Tropical rainforests and coral reefs are among the most biodiverse ecosystems on the planet."

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• Rhymes for biodiverse

• Nearby Words

biodegradation
biodegrade
biodiesel
biodiverse
biodiversity
bioenergy
biofuel

Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in the late 20th century as a back-formation from "biodiversity" (itself a blend of "biological" and "diversity"), combining the Greek root "bios" (life) with "diverse".

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Biodiverse. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/biodiverse
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