World Languages Lexicon
10 Language-to-English DictionariesVerbreitungsgebiet
Pronunciation / Transliteration: fɛɐ̯ˈbʁaɪtʊŋsɡəˌbiːt
"Das Verbreitungsgebiet dieser Vogelart schrumpft jedes Jahr."
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
The spatial area or geographic region within which a particular species, organism, or population can be found throughout its lifetime.
"Climate change is causing the geographical range of several butterfly species to shift northward." - 2
The extent of territory over which a particular phenomenon, activity, or language occurs.
"The geographical range of this dialect spans across three neighboring provinces."
Thesaurus & Semantic Spectrum
Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term combines 'geographical', derived from the Greek 'geographia' (earth description), with 'range', originating from Old French 'rangier' meaning to set in a row. It emerged in ecological and biological literature during the 19th century to describe the spatial distribution of species.
Which of the following is the closest synonym for "Geographical range"?
10 Global Lexicons: How "Geographical range" is said worldwide
Click any language below to open its dedicated Language to English dictionary page with native script & transliteration
aire de répartition
Transliteration: ɛʁ də ʁepaʁitjɔ̃
"L'aire de répartition de cet animal s'étend sur toute la forêt tropicale."
Verbreitungsgebiet
Transliteration: fɛɐ̯ˈbʁaɪtʊŋsɡəˌbiːt
"Das Verbreitungsgebiet dieser Vogelart schrumpft jedes Jahr."
areale geografico
Transliteration: aˈreale dʒeoˈɡrafiko
"L'areale geografico di questa pianta è limitato alle zone montane."
área de distribución
Transliteration: ˈaɾea de distɾibuˈsjon
"El área de distribución del lince ibérico se concentra en el sur de España."
distribuição geográfica
Transliteration: diʃtɾibuˈsɐ̃w̃ ʒeoˈɡɾafikɐ
"A distribuição geográfica desta espécie mudou devido ao aquecimento global."
भौगोलिक विस्तार
Transliteration: bhaugolik vistaar
"इस प्रजाति का भौगोलिक विस्तार बहुत सीमित है।"
地理范围
Transliteration: dìlǐ fànwéi
"这种鸟类的地理范围正在逐渐缩小。"
지리적 분포
Transliteration: jiri-jeok bunpo
"이 동물은 지리적 분포 범위가 매우 넓습니다."
分布域
Transliteration: bunpūiki
"その植物の分布域は山岳地帯に限られている。"
Related Vocabulary Words to Explore
View all German termsAn inability to understand or use basic mathematical concepts, numbers, and quantitative reasoning in everyday life.
A complex, highly detailed arrangement of interconnected parts forming a unified system or physical object.
A substance that tends to reduce the surface tension of a liquid in which it is dissolved, allowing easier spreading and lowering of interfacial tension.
Explore Nuanced Synonyms for "Geographical range"
Discover exact matches, context-specific alternatives, and antonyms with intensity ratings in the VocabDictionary Thesaurus.
Enhance Your Writing & Grammar Precision
Linguistic Origins & Word Stories
View all stories →How Are Palisade Cells Adapted for Photosynthesis (and Why Are They Called 'Palisade')?
Palisade mesophyll cells are column-shaped, densely packed with chloroplasts, and positioned near the leaf's upper surface to maximize light absorption for photosynthesis. Their name comes from the French word for a defensive fence of wooden stakes, referencing their tightly aligned, upright cellular structure.
What is a SLOT SWOT Analysis and How Do You Actually Do One?
A SLOT SWOT analysis is an expanded strategic planning framework that blends personal or organizational 'SLOT' (Strengths, Limitations, Opportunities, Threats) metrics with traditional 'SWOT' dynamics. It provides a granular approach to evaluating internal capabilities against external market realities.