despeciation

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noun

The loss of a unique species of animal due to its combining with another previously distinct species.

Opposite
speciation
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Meanings

noundespeciation (uncountable)
  1. uncountablebiologyThe loss of a unique species of animal due to its combining with another previously distinct species.
  2. uncountablebiologyThe loss of antigenic specificity in an antigen or an antibody thereto.

Synonyms & antonyms

Opposite
speciation

Origin

From de- + speciation.

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APA

despeciation. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 2, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/despeciation

MLA

“despeciation.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/despeciation. Accessed November 2, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “despeciation,” accessed November 2, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/despeciation.

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