Popularity
- Pronunciation
- /pop-yuh-LAR-tee/
- Category
- Singular
- Popularity
- Plural
- Popularities
Definition
The quality or state of being liked, enjoyed, or favored by a large number of people. This term isn't typically used in specialized entomological or arachnological contexts, though it can describe general trends in public interest.
Etymology
From Latin 'popularis', meaning 'of the people'.
Example
The popularity of insects as subjects of study has been increasing in recent years.