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conspecific

[ kon-spi-sif-ik ]
/ ˌkɒn spɪˈsɪf ɪk /
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adjective Biology.

belonging to the same species.

noun

an organism belonging to the same species as another.

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Let’s start with some etymology: What are the origins of the typographical word “bracket”?
First appeared around 1750, and is related to the French word “braguette” for the name of codpiece armor.
First appeared in 1610, based on the French word “baguette” for the long loaf of bread.
First appeared in 1555, and is related to the French word “raquette” for a netted bat.
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Origin of conspecific

1855–60; conspeci(es) (see con-, species) + -fic

Words nearby conspecific

consonant shift, consonant system, con sordino, consort, consortium, conspecific, conspectus, consperg., conspicuity tape, conspicuous, conspicuous by its absence
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British Dictionary definitions for conspecific

conspecific
/ (ˌkɒnspɪˈsɪfɪk) /

adjective

(of animals or plants) belonging to the same species
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