What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
pandemic
Example
The COVID-19 pandemic has affected millions of people worldwide. [pandemic: noun]
Example
The virus spread pandemicly, causing a surge in hospitalizations. [pandemic: adverb]
endemic
Example
Malaria is endemic in many parts of Africa. [endemic: adjective]
Example
The flu is endemic in the United States during the winter months. [endemic: adjective]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Pandemic has become a more commonly used term due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, while endemic is less frequently used in everyday language.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between pandemic and endemic?
Both pandemic and endemic are formal terms used in the field of public health and medical research.
