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subspecific
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Subspecific
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sub·spe·cif·ic
/
ˌsʌb
spəˈsɪf
ɪk
/
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[
suhb-sp
uh
-
sif
-ik
]
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adjective
1.
of, pertaining to, or of the
nature
of a subspecies.
2.
less than
specific
.
Origin:
1865–70;
sub-
+
specific
Related forms
sub·spe·cif·i·cal·ly,
adverb
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subspecies
(ˈsʌbˌspiːʃiːz)
—
n
,
pl
-cies
biology
ssp
a taxonomic group that is a subdivision of a species: usually occurs because of isolation within a species
subspecific
—
adj
subspe'cifically
—
adv
Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 10th Edition
2009 © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins
Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009
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Subspecific
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a stew of meat, vegetables, potatoes, etc.
a calculus or concretion found in the stomach or intestines of certain animals, esp. ruminants, formerly reputed to be an effective remedy for poison.
a gadget; dingus; thingumbob.
an extraordinary or unusual thing, person, or event; an exceptional example or instance.
a children's mummer's parade, as on the Fourth of July, with prizes for the best costumes.
a chattering or flighty, light-headed person.
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Subspecific
identification is more challenging in winter.
Species may also be given a
subspecific
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