species

spe·cies

They are all of the same species.

noun

The definition of a species is a group of animals, plants or other living things that all share common characteristics and that are all classified as alike in some manner.

An example of a species is all human beings.

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species

noun

pl. -·cies

a distinct kind; sort; variety; class: a species of bravery
Obs. outward form, appearance, or mental image
Obs. specie
Biol. a naturally existing population of similar organisms that usually interbreed only among themselves, and are given a unique, latinized binomial name to distinguish them from all other creatures
Logic a class of individuals or objects having certain distinguishing attributes in common, given a common name, and comprised with other similar classes in a more comprehensive grouping called a genus
Physics
1. a specific kind of atomic nucleus
2. nuclide
R.C.Ch.
1. the totality of natural physical characteristics (appearance, taste, etc.) of bread or wine, these characteristics remaining the same in the consecrated bread or wine of the Eucharist
2. the consecrated bread or wine of the Eucharist

Origin of species

L, a seeing, appearance, shape, kind, or quality from base of specere, to see: see spy

species Idioms

the species

the human race

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species

noun

pl. species

Biology A group of closely related organisms that are very similar to each other and are usually capable of interbreeding and producing fertile offspring. The species is the fundamental category of taxonomic classification, ranking below a genus or subgenus. Species names are represented in binomial nomenclature by an uncapitalized Latin adjective or noun following a capitalized genus name, as in Ananas comosus, the pineapple, and Equus caballus, the horse.
Logic A class of individuals or objects grouped by virtue of their common attributes and assigned a common name; a division subordinate to a genus.
Chemistry A set of atoms, molecules, ions, or other chemical entities that possess the same distinct characteristics with respect to a chemical process or measurement.
A kind, variety, or type: “No species of performing artist is as self-critical as a dancer” ( Susan Sontag )
Roman Catholic Church
a. The outward appearance or form of the Eucharistic elements that is retained after their consecration.
b. Either of the consecrated elements of the Eucharist.

Origin of species

Middle English logical classification from Latin speciēs a seeing, kind, form ; see spek- in Indo-European roots.

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A group of organisms having many characteristics in common and ranking below a genus. Organisms that reproduce sexually and belong to the same species interbreed and produce fertile offspring. Species names are usually written lower case and in italics, as rex in Tyrannosaurus rex.

See Table at taxonomy

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Noun

(plural species)

A type or kind of thing.
A group of plants or animals having similar appearance.
This species of animal is unique to the area.
(biology, taxonomy) A rank in the classification of organisms, below genus and above subspecies; a taxon at that rank
(mineralogy) A mineral with a unique chemical formula whose crystals belong to a unique crystallographic system.
(Roman Catholicism) Either of the two elements of the Eucharist after they have been consecrated, so named because they retain the image of the bread and wine before their transubstantiation into the body and blood of Christ.
Visible or perceptible presentation; appearance; something perceived.
Coin, or coined silver, gold, or other metal, used as a circulating medium; specie.
A public spectacle or exhibition.
A component part of compound medicine; a simple.
An officinal mixture or compound powder of any kind; especially, one used for making an aromatic tea or tisane; a tea mixture.
(civil law) The form or shape given to materials; fashion or shape; form; figure.

Usage notes

specie is a separate word that means coin money, not the singular version of species.
(biology, taxonomy, rank in the classification of organisms): See species name.

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Origin

From Latin speciÄ“s (“appearance; quality"), from speciÅ (“see") + -iÄ“s suffix signifying abstract noun.

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species - Medical Definition

n.

pl. species

Biology A group of closely related organisms that are very similar to each other and are usually capable of interbreeding and producing fertile offspring. The species is the fundamental category of taxonomic classification, ranking below a genus or subgenus. Species names are represented in binomial nomenclature by an uncapitalized Latin adjective or noun following a capitalized genus name, as in Ananas comosus, the pineapple, and Equus caballus, the horse.
Chemistry A set of atoms, molecules, ions, or other chemical entities that possess the same distinct characteristics with respect to a chemical process or measurement.