biodiversity

Word parts

bio- + diversity

Pronunciation

• (UK) IPA ^(key): /ˌbaɪə(ʊ)daɪˈvɜːsɪti/
• (US) IPA ^(key): /ˌbaɪoʊdəˈvɚsəti/ or [-ɾi]
• (Canada) IPA ^(key): /ˌbaɪoʊdɑɪˈvɚsəti/

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• Hyphenation: bi‧o‧di‧vers‧i‧ty

Noun

Singular biodiversity

Plural none

1. (uncountable) Biodiversity is the number and variety of species in an area.

   The biodiversity of tropical rain forests is high.