species

noun
UK: /ˈspiːʃiːz/
US: /ˈspiːʃiːz/

  1. A group of living things that are similar and can produce young ones.

    1. This species of bird is very small. [ ] [ ]
    2. The biologist is studying the different species in the forest to understand the ecosystem. [ ] [ ]

  2. A kind or sort of something.

    1. What species of flower is that? [ ] [ ]
    2. That species of problem requires a different solution, because it is about finance. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

genus kind sort type variety

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "species" in English means: A group of living things that are similar and can produce young ones., A kind or sort of something..

The phonetic transcription of "species" is /ˈspiːʃiːz/ in British English and /ˈspiːʃiːz/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "species": genus, kind, sort, type, variety.

Example usage of "species": "This species of bird is very small.". More examples on the page.