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(bi-o-di-ver-si-ty) 6 syllables

Definition

noun. the variety of living organisms in an area.

Example Sentence

The preservation of biodiversity is a major goal of environmental policy.

More Example Sentences

Biodiversity helps keep ecosystems healthy.

Synonyms

variety of life; ecological diversity

Antonyms

uniformity

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Rhymes

  • adversity
  • diversity
  • perversity

  • university

  • biodiversity
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