Definition of BIODIVERSITY

biodiversity

Plural: biodiversities

Noun

  • the diversity of plant and animal life in a particular habitat (or in the world as a whole)
    • "a high level of biodiversity is desirable"
  • The diversity (number and variety of species) of plant and animal life within a region.

Origin / Etymology

From bio- + diversity.

Scrabble Score: 21

biodiversity: valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
biodiversity: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
biodiversity: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 22

biodiversity is a valid Words With Friends word