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sympatric

Syllabification: (sym·pat·ric)
Pronunciation: /simˈpatrik/

Definition of sympatric

adjective

Biology
  • (of animals or plants, especially of related species or populations) occurring within the same geographical area; overlapping in distribution. Compare with allopatric.
  • (of speciation) taking place without geographical separation.

Derivatives

sympatry

Pronunciation: /ˈsimˌpatrē, -pətrē/

noun

Origin:

early 20th century: from sym- 'with, together' + Greek patra 'fatherland' + -ic

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