Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

epizootically

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 0.00 in modern English

Syllables: epi-zoot-i-cal-ly
IPA

29

Scrabble Score

13

Letters

5

Syllables

10

Unique Chars

Meaning

adv

In the manner of an epizootic; in a way that affects a particular species or range of species.

adv

Regarding epizootics; in the context of the study of epizootics.

Example Sentences

"A number of algal species live epizootically on the branchiopod crustaceans found in temporary ponds."
"Epizootically, it is known that natural foci of rabies exist in wild carnivores, and jackals, wolves and mongooses play a significant role in the transmission cycle of the disease."

Etymology

From epizootic + -ally.

Word Breakdown

Suffix: epizootic

Questions

What does epizootically mean?: In the manner of an epizootic; in a way that affects a particular species or range of species.
Where does epizootically come from?: From epizootic + -ally.

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