Definition

Relating to or occurring between different genera, which are groups of related species in biological classification.

Example

The intergeneric hybrid showed traits from both parent genera.

Conversation

Did you hear about the new intergeneric plant hybrid they developed?

Yeah, I read about it! It sounds fascinating.

I wonder how they manage to create such intergeneric species so successfully.

It must involve some advanced techniques in genetics.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Intergeneric → It is formed from "inter-" (meaning between) and "generic" (from Greek "genos", meaning kind or type). The word describes something that exists or occurs between different kinds or types.

Memory Tip

Think of things that exist 'between' ('inter-') different 'kinds' ('genos') — that's what intergeneric means.

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