Epizootically

/ˌɛpɪzoʊˈɑtɪkli/ adverb

Definition

In a manner relating to or characteristic of an epizootic; describing how a parasitic disease spreads through animal populations.

Etymology

From 'epizootic' plus the adverbial suffix '-ally'. This adverb form describes the manner or way epizootics occur.

Kelly Says

When scientists say a parasite is spreading 'epizootically,' they mean it's moving through a population in ways that follow mathematical patterns—understanding these patterns lets them predict where the next outbreak will strike.

Related Words

Explore More Words

Get the Word Orb API

Complete word intelligence in one call. Free tier — 50 lookups/day.