Conspecific
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˌkɑnspəˈsɪfɪk/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Conspecific is an adjective meaning (biology, taxonomy) Relating to the same species.
Meaning
(biology, taxonomy) Relating to the same species.
More Meanings
- (biology) An organism belonging to the same species as another.
Example Sentences
I duly laid on Adam the privilege and obligations of a conspecific.
Word Forms
- conspecifics
Antonyms for conspecific
Common opposites include allospecific.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include congeners, individuals, consubspecific, homospecific, specific, homotypic.
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