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congeneric

Definition of congeneric

adjective

  • (of an animal or plant species) belonging to the same genus:this animal is congeneric with the later species
  • of a related nature or origin: the two sets were congeneric

Derivatives

congenerous

adjective

Origin:

mid 17th century: from Latin congener (see congener) + -ic

congeneric in other Oxford dictionaries

Definition of congeneric in the US English dictionary