Definition

A person, animal, or thing that belongs to the same group or category as another.

Example

The scientist studied the congener of the species to understand their similarities and differences.

Conversation

Did you know that a dolphin is a congener of the whale?

Really? I had no idea they were so closely related.

Yeah, it's fascinating how different they look but share a common ancestor as congeners.

Nature is amazing like that; it shows how diverse evolution can be.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Congener is formed from "con-" (meaning together) and "genus" (meaning kind or type). The word refers to organisms or things that belong to the same kind or category, emphasizing their shared characteristics.

Memory Tip

Think of things that are 'together' ('con-') in the same 'kind' ('genus') — that's why congener refers to items or organisms of the same type.

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