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Definition of biodiversity

biodiversity

/ˌbaɪ.oʊ.daɪˈvɜːr.sə.ti/
bi · o · di · ver · si · ty
Plural:biodiversities
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Adjective:biodiverse
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biodiversity Lexical Profile

biodiversity Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

The variety and variability of plant and animal life in the world or within a particular habitat or ecosystem, typically considered to be important and desirable.

Example

"The tropical rainforest is home to an astonishing level of biodiversity that scientists are still working to catalog."

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• Rhymes for biodiversity

• Nearby Words

biodegrade
biodiesel
biodiverse
biodiversity
bioenergy
biofuel
biogas

Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in 1985 by Walter G. Rosen as a blend of 'biological' and 'diversity' during the planning of the 1986 National Forum on BioDiversity.

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