endangered

Meanings

• adjective

  Relating to plants or animals that are at risk of becoming extinct.

  - "The endangered tiger population in India is a cause for concern."
  - "Endangered species require special protection and conservation efforts."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with endangered
danger , stranger , ranger , anger

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Variants

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endangered , endanger , endangering , endangerment , endangerments , endangers , endangered species , endangered list

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Etymology

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The term 'endangered' comes from the Old English word 'dangr', meaning danger, and was first used in the early 20th century to describe species at risk of extinction.

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Trivia

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1. There are over 30,000 species currently listed as endangered by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN).

2. The first animal to be listed as endangered was the American bison in 1966.

3. The black-footed ferret was declared extinct in 1979 but was rediscovered in 1981 and is now considered endangered.

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Related Concepts

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1. extinct: A species that no longer exists

2. vulnerable: A species that is considered at higher risk of extinction in the near future

3. threatened: A species that is not currently endangered but is at risk of becoming so

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Culture

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The concept of endangerment has gained significant cultural and historical importance in the modern world, particularly in the context of conservation and environmental activism. Endangered species have been the subject of numerous works of literature, art, and music, and have become powerful symbols of the need to protect the natural world.

How to Memorize "endangered"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a red list of endangered species to help remember the meaning of the word.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'endangered' with the image of a rare and beautiful animal in danger of disappearing.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering that 'endangered' species are those that are 'in danger' of becoming extinct.

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