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congeneric

/ˌkɒn.dʒɪˈnɛr.ɪk/

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adjective

/ˌkɒn.dʒɪˈnɛr.ɪk/C2formalscientificobsolete
  • ruПрилагательное, используемое в биологии и других науках для описания вещей, принадлежащих к одному роду или виду; в настоящее время в основном устаревшее в общем употреблении.

An adjective used in biology and other sciences to describe things that are of the same genus or kind; now largely obsolete in general use.

  1. Belonging to the same genusC2formalscientific

    Describing organisms that are classified within the same biological genus.

    ruОтносящийся к одному роду

    • The two species are congeneric, sharing many morphological traits.
    • Botanists often study congeneric plants to understand evolutionary relationships.
    • These congeneric birds have similar nesting habits.

    Synonymscongenerous

Forms
  • more congeneric comparative form
  • most congeneric superlative form

noun

/ˌkɒn.dʒɪˈnɛr.ɪk/C2formalscientific
  • ruСуществительное, обозначающее животное или растение, которое связано с другим общим происхождением или принадлежностью к одному роду.

A noun referring to an animal or plant that is related to another by common descent or by belonging to the same genus.

  1. Organism of the same genusC2formalscientific

    An animal or plant that belongs to the same genus as another, sharing a common ancestry or classification.

    ruОрганизм того же рода

    • The lion and the tiger are congenerics within the genus Panthera.
    • Botanists often compare congenerics to study evolutionary adaptations.
    • This species is a congeneric of the more common variety found in the region.

    Synonymscongener

Forms
  • congenerics plural form
  • congenerics' possessive plural form
  • congeneric's possessive singular form