congeneric
Americanadjective
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Also congenerous of the same kind or genus.
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offering a group of closely related services.
a congeneric investment company.
noun
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a congeneric company, service, or the like.
adjective
Etymology
Origin of congeneric
Example Sentences
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Isotypical: a genus described from more than one species, all of which are congeneric.
From Explanation of Terms Used in Entomology by Smith, John. B.
He had allowed some years to pass since Davy's brilliant discovery of potassium and its congeneric metals, without a word about them in his lectures.
From Great Men and Famous Women. Vol. 6 A series of pen and pencil sketches of the lives of more than 200 of the most prominent personages in History by Horne, Charles F. (Charles Francis)
He arrives at this conclusion from a geographical survey of what he would call the "whole field of distribution," and "the probable historical connection between these congeneric species."
From Life: Its True Genesis by Wright, R. W.
There is no reason why these two birds should be considered congeneric, except a general similarity in colour and habits.
From The Nests and Eggs of Indian Birds, Volume 1 by Hume, Allan Octavian
The point to be made here is simply this: If the species in question are to be considered congeneric then it might reasonably be expected that they would display some similarity in nidification and egg-laying.
From Jaw Musculature of the Mourning and White-winged Doves by Merz, Robert L.
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