Specie

Pronunciation: /ˈspiːʃiː/

Definitions of specie

noun money in coin

Example Sentences

A1 I saw a specie of bird I've never seen before.

A2 The zoo has a diverse collection of specie from around the world.

B1 Conservation efforts are crucial to protect endangered specie.

B2 Scientists are studying the behavior of a new specie of fish discovered in the deep sea.

C1 The specie of plant found in the rainforest is known for its medicinal properties.

C2 The specie of butterfly found in this region is unique and attracts researchers from all over the world.

Examples of specie in a Sentence

formal The conservation efforts are focused on protecting endangered specie in the region.

informal I heard that they found a rare specie of bird in the forest.

slang Check out this cool specie of fish I caught while fishing!

figurative In the world of business, adaptability is a valuable specie to possess.

Grammatical Forms of specie

• plural: species
• comparative: more specie
• superlative: most specie
• present tense: specie
• future tense: will specie
• perfect tense: have specied
• continuous tense: is specieing
• singular: specie
• positive degree: specie
• infinitive: to specie
• gerund: specieing
• participle: specied

Origin and Evolution of specie

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'specie' originated from Latin, specifically from the phrase 'in specie' meaning 'in kind'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'specie' evolved to refer to money in the form of coins rather than paper currency, reflecting its use in financial contexts.