What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
edemic
Example
Malaria is edemic to many tropical regions around the world. [edemic: adjective]
Example
The high rate of poverty is edemic to this community. [edemic: adjective]
endemic
Example
The koala is endemic to Australia. [endemic: adjective]
Example
The flu is endemic in many parts of the world. [endemic: adjective]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Endemic is more commonly used than edemic in everyday language. Endemic is versatile and covers a wide range of contexts, while edemic is less common and more specific in its usage.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between edemic and endemic?
Both edemic and endemic are formal words that are typically used in academic or scientific contexts.
