congenetic

[kon-juh-net-ik]

adjective

1. alike in origin.

Word History and Origins

Origin of congenetic¹

First recorded in 1825–35; con- + genetic

Example Sentences

MAN AND APE I do not pretend to know whether man was evolved from ape, or ape from man; whether they are congenetic products of a common authorship, or the masterpieces of two rival authors; but I cannot see in what respect man's identity would be affected, whatever may be the case.

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