species
Translation
species
Examples
Many species of birds live here.
Many species of birds live here.
This species is now extinct.
This species is now extinct.
Grammar Patterns
a species of ((sth.)) a kind or type of (sth.) This is a rare species of orchid.
Similar Words
Synonyms: kind, type, sort, breed
Etymology
From Latin 'species' meaning 'a sight, look, form, kind', related to 'specere' (to look at).
Memory Tips
Note that the singular and plural forms are the same: 'one species', 'many species'.