Endemiko (en. Endemic)
en-de-mi-ko
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
adjective
A type of species that is unique and designated to a specific area.
The endemic plants in the Philippines are not found in other parts of the world.
Ang mga endemikong halaman sa Pilipinas ay hindi matatagpuan sa ibang bahagi ng mundo.
Refers to diseases that commonly exist only in a particular area.
This disease is considered endemic in the region.
Ang sakit na ito ay itinuturing na endemiko sa rehiyon.
Species of animals that are naturally found in a location.
Many endemic bird species are found in these mountains.
Maraming endemikong species ng ibon sa mga bundok na ito.
Etymology
from Greek 'endēmos' meaning 'native' or 'found in a certain place'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
endemic species
types of animals or plants unique to a particular place
endemic species
Related Words
endemia
A condition where a disease continuously exists in a specific area.
endemia
biogeography
The study of the distribution of organisms in a geographical range.
biogeography
Slang Meanings
full of emotion or drama
My friends are so endemiko, they're always bringing in gossip!
Sobrang endemiko ng mga kaibigan ko, lagi silang nagdadala ng mga tsismis!
extreme emotion or turmoil
Wow, the situation at school is so endemiko right now, we’re all fighting!
Grabe, ang endemiko ng sitwasyon sa paaralan ngayon, lahat kami nag-aaway!