Definition

Referring to things that belong to the same group or category, especially in biological classification.

Example

The two species are congenerous, sharing similar characteristics and genetic traits.

Conversation

I was reading about different plant species yesterday.

Oh really? Did you find anything interesting?

Yes, I learned that some plants are congenerous, which means they belong to the same genus.

That's cool! It's fascinating how interconnected nature can be.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Congenerous → It is formed from "con-" (meaning together) and "genus" (from Latin, meaning kind or type) and the suffix "-ous" (meaning full of or possessing). The word "congenerous" means possessing the same kind or nature, or being of the same type together.

Memory Tip

Think of 'together' ('con-') and 'kind' ('genus') to remember that 'congenerous' refers to things that are of the same kind or nature.

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