congenericPronunciation: /ˌkɒndʒɪˈnɛrɪk/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 congenericDerivatives congenerousPronunciation: /kənˈdʒɛn(ə)rəs/ adjective Origin: mid 17th century: from Latin congener (see congener) + -iccongeneric in other Oxford dictionaries Definition of congeneric in the US English dictionary