specimen — an individual animal, plant, piece of a mineral, etc., used as an example of its species or type for scientific study or display
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: an individual animal, plant, piece of a mineral, etc., used as an example of its species or type for scientific study or display
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈspesəmən/
Korean meaning: 표본, 견본 (과학적 연구나 전시를 위한 개체)
Korean pronunciation: **스페**시먼
Example Sentences
- The doctor asked for a blood specimen, but I fainted at the sight of the needle - I'm clearly not specimen material myself!
- The botanical garden has an impressive collection of plant specimens from around the world.
- My roommate is a perfect specimen of someone who never does the dishes.
specimen
NOUN//ˈspesəmən//
an individual animal, plant, piece of a mineral, etc., used as an example of its species or type for scientific study or display
A scientist examines a butterfly specimen under magnification in the lab
The specimen reveals secrets through the mechanism!
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'specimen' meaning 'a mark, sign, or example,' derived from 'specere' meaning 'to look at or observe.' The word entered English in the 16th century through scientific and academic usage.
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📝Examples
“The doctor asked for a blood specimen, but I fainted at the sight of the needle - I'm clearly not specimen material myself!”
“The botanical garden has an impressive collection of plant specimens from around the world.”
“My roommate is a perfect specimen of someone who never does the dishes.”
“The laboratory requires fresh specimens for accurate test results.”
“He's such a fine specimen of humanity that mosquitoes line up for appointments to bite him.”
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