ENDEMIC: Synonyms and Related Words. What is Another Word for ENDEMIC?

Need another word that means the same as “endemic”? Find 27 synonyms and 30 related words for “endemic” in this overview.

The synonyms of “Endemic” are: endemical, autochthonal, autochthonic, autochthonous, indigenous, widespread, prevailing, frequent, usual, common, general, universal, pervasive, extensive, ubiquitous, ordinary, domestic, home, local, endemic disease, in circulation, in existence, current, going on, happening, in the air, abroad

Endemic as a Noun

Definitions of "Endemic" as a noun

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “endemic” as a noun can have the following definitions:

• An endemic plant or animal.
• A disease that is constantly present to a greater or lesser degree in people of a certain class or in people living in a particular location.
• A plant that is native to a certain limited area.

Synonyms of "Endemic" as a noun (8 Words)

abroad	Foreign countries considered collectively. Servicemen returning from abroad.
current	Dominant course (suggestive of running water) of successive events or ideas. Ocean currents.
endemic disease	A disease that is constantly present to a greater or lesser degree in people of a certain class or in people living in a particular location.
going on	The act of departing.
happening	An event or occurrence. A multimedia happening.
in circulation	A unit of length equal to one twelfth of a foot.
in existence	A rare soft silvery metallic element; occurs in small quantities in sphalerite.
in the air	A unit of length equal to one twelfth of a foot.

Usage Examples of "Endemic" as a noun

• There are three types of island endemics.
• It is an endemic found only this island.

Endemic as an Adjective

Definitions of "Endemic" as an adjective

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “endemic” as an adjective can have the following definitions:

• Of or relating to a disease (or anything resembling a disease) constantly present to greater or lesser extent in a particular locality.
• Native to or confined to a certain region.
• Originating where it is found.
• (of a disease or condition) regularly found among particular people or in a certain area.
• (of a plant or animal) native and restricted to a certain place.
• (of an area) in which a particular disease is regularly found.

Synonyms of "Endemic" as an adjective (19 Words)

autochthonal	Autochthonous. The autochthonal fauna of Australia includes the kangaroo.
autochthonic	Originating where it is found.
autochthonous	(of an inhabitant of a place) indigenous rather than descended from migrants or colonists. Autochthonous rocks and people and folktales.
common	Commonly encountered. It is common knowledge that she lives alone.
domestic	Converted or adapted to domestic use. Egypt s domestic affairs.
endemical	Of or relating to a disease (or anything resembling a disease) constantly present to greater or lesser extent in a particular locality.
extensive	(of agriculture) obtaining a relatively small crop from a large area with a minimum of capital and labour. An extensive garden.
frequent	Frequently encountered. A frequent guest.
general	Prevailing among and common to the general public. A general anesthetic.
home	Made done or intended for use in the home. The company has moved its home office.
indigenous	Originating or occurring naturally in a particular place; native. The Ainu are indigenous to the northernmost islands of Japan.
local	Of or belonging to or characteristic of a particular locality or neighborhood. The village has an excellent local bus service.
ordinary	(especially of a judge or bishop) exercising authority by virtue of office and not by deputation. It was just an ordinary evening.
pervasive	Spreading or spread throughout. An error is pervasive if it is material to more than one conclusion.
prevailing	Existing at a particular time; current. The prevailing mood within Whitehall circles.
ubiquitous	Present, appearing, or found everywhere. His ubiquitous influence was felt by all the family.
universal	Applicable to or common to all members of a group or set. The incidents caused universal concern.
usual	Occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure. Came at the usual time.
widespread	Widely circulated or diffused. A widespread doctrine.

Usage Examples of "Endemic" as an adjective

• The islands have a number of interesting endemic species.
• A marsupial endemic to north-eastern Australia.
• Endemic malaria.
• Complacency is endemic in industry today.
• Diseases endemic to the tropics.
• Endemic folkways.
• Food shortages and starvation are endemic in certain parts of the world.
• The persistence of infection on pastures in endemic areas.

Associations of "Endemic" (30 Words)

aboriginal	An aboriginal inhabitant of a place. Aboriginal forests.
born	British nuclear physicist born in Germany honored for his contributions to quantum mechanics 1882 1970. She was born in Aberdeen.
characteristic	The integer part positive or negative of the representation of a logarithm in the expression log 643 2 808 the characteristic is 2. He began with a characteristic attack on extremism.
congenital	(of a disease or physical abnormality) present from birth. A congenital malformation of the heart.
culture	A preparation of cells obtained by culture. Several investigators have attempted to culture biliary cells.
epizootic	An outbreak of an epizootic disease. An epizootic disease.
ethnic	A person who is a member of an ethnic group. Ethnic Indian populations.
global	Having the shape of a sphere or ball- Zane Grey. The downturn in the global economy.
identity	The fact of being who or what a person or thing is. He knows the identity of the bombers.
idiosyncratic	Relating to idiosyncrasy; peculiar or individual. Michelangelo s highly idiosyncratic style of painting.
inborn	Normally existing at birth. People think doctors have inborn compassion.
indian	Any of the languages spoken by Amerindians.
indigenous	Originating or occurring naturally in a particular place; native. The Ainu are indigenous to the northernmost islands of Japan.
individualism	Self-centred feeling or conduct; egoism. A culture that celebrates individualism and wealth.
individualist	A person who is independent and self-reliant. Individualist capitalism.
individuality	The quality or character of a particular person or thing that distinguishes them from others of the same kind, especially when strongly marked. Clothes with real style and individuality.
influenza	An acute febrile highly contagious viral disease.
inherence	The state of inhering; the state of being a fixed characteristic. The inherence of polysemy in human language.
instinct	A natural or intuitive way of acting or thinking. Altruistic instincts in social animals.
intrinsic	Belonging naturally; essential. Access to the arts is intrinsic to a high quality of life.
irregularity	An irregular asymmetry in shape; an irregular spatial pattern. There is evidence that fraud and irregularity continue on a large scale.
native	Used in names of animals or plants resembling others familiar elsewhere e g native bee. One s native language.
oneness	The fact or state of being one in number. The oneness of all suffering people.
only	Being the only one single and isolated from others. A final report reached him only on January 15.
pandemic	An outbreak of a pandemic disease. Pandemic fear of nuclear war.
singular	The singular number. She always thought of herself as singular as his only daughter.
sole	Put a new sole on to a shoe. Sole rights of publication.
special	A person assigned to a special duty a special constable or special correspondent. A special kind of paint.
uniformity	The quality of lacking diversity or variation (even to the point of boredom. An attempt to impose administrative and cultural uniformity.
unique	A unique person or thing. The unique existing example of Donne s handwriting.