Antonyms for habitats


Grammar : Noun
Spell : hab-i-tat
Phonetic Transcription : ˈhæb ɪˌtæt


Definition of habitats

Origin :
  • 1762, as a technical term in Latin texts on English flora and fauna, literally "it inhabits," third person singular present indicative of habitare "to live, dwell," frequentative of habere "to have, to hold, possess" (see habit (n.)). General sense of "dwelling place" is first attested 1854.
  • noun place where someone resides
  • noun residence
Example sentences :
  • Shall we take the remains of our meat and move on toward the habitats of men?
  • Extract from : « Claire » by Leslie Burton Blades
  • This completes our rapid survey of the habitats of the Hymenomycetes.
  • Extract from : « Fungi: Their Nature and Uses » by Mordecai Cubitt Cooke
  • The Coniomycetes consist of two sections, which are based on their habitats.
  • Extract from : « Fungi: Their Nature and Uses » by Mordecai Cubitt Cooke
  • Other Discomycetes are similar in their habitats to the Elvellacei.
  • Extract from : « Fungi: Their Nature and Uses » by Mordecai Cubitt Cooke
  • Its habitats are the banks of rivers and streams, and in Osier-beds.
  • Extract from : « Wayside and Woodland Trees » by Edward Step
  • Plumage grayish and brown, in color harmony with their habitats.
  • Extract from : « Bird Neighbors » by Neltje Blanchan
  • They should be grown in warm or cool conditions according to their habitats.
  • Extract from : « Orchids » by James O'Brien
  • I have found it in all the habitats described by Dr. Salisbury.
  • Extract from : « Scientific American Supplement, No. 385, May 19, 1883 » by Various
  • Indeed, the men who have made grape species have seldom been able to outline the habitats of their groups with much certainty.
  • Extract from : « Manual of American Grape-Growing » by U. P. Hedrick
  • These specimens have come from a variety of habitats from elevations of less than 1,000 meters.
  • Extract from : « The Amphibians and Reptiles of Michoacn, Mxico » by William E. Duellman

Synonyms for habitats

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