specie

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

Until recently, the only non-human species of mammals that were known to experience menopause were a select few specie, such as orcas — not primates.

From Salon • Dec. 11, 2023

Faced with panic, banks froze credit and suspended specie payments, sending the economy into recession.

From Textbooks • Jan. 18, 2018

When business conditions improved, the Bank discouraged excessive lending and note issue by promptly demanding specie when it received state banknotes from its customers.

From Textbooks • Jan. 18, 2018

The value of banknotes depended on the issuing bank’s ability to keep its promise and exchange them for specie, and those of the national bank were the most dependable.

From Textbooks • Jan. 18, 2018

Quintilian goes on to argue, interestingly, that sometimes what might be decorous in practical terms could be unbecoming sub specie aeternitate.

From "Words Like Loaded Pistols" by Sam Leith