infraspecific

[ in-fruh-spi-sif-ik ]

/ ˌɪn frə spɪˈsɪf ɪk /

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adjective

of or relating to a subdivision of a species, as a subspecies, variety, or cultivar.

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Origin of infraspecific

First recorded in 1935–40; infra- + specific

Words nearby infraspecific

infrared star, infrared telescope, infrasonic, infrasonics, infrasound, infraspecific, infrastructure, infrequency, infrequent, infringe, infringement

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British Dictionary definitions for infraspecific

infraspecific

/ (ˌɪnfrəspəˈsɪfɪk) /

adjective

biology occurring within or affecting all members of a speciesinfraspecific variation

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Scientific definitions for infraspecific

infraspecific

[ ĭn′frə-spĭ-sĭf′ĭk ]

Occurring within a species; intraspecific.