conspecific

adj, noun — 2 senses

conspecific

adj

US /ˌkɑnspəˈsɪfɪk/ · UK /ˌkɒnspəˈsɪfɪk/

Etymology From con- + specific.

1

Biology, Natural sciences, Taxonomy Relating to the same species.

Derived terms
conspecifically, nonconspecific
Related terms
consubspecific, contypic

conspecific

noun

Etymology From con- + specific.

1

Biology, Natural sciences An organism belonging to the same species as another.

  • I duly laid on Adam the privilege and obligations of a conspecific.2019, Ian McEwan, Machines Like Me, Jonathan Cape, page 84:
Derived terms
conspecificity

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