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genera

gen·er·a
G g

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [jen-er-uh]
    • /ˈdʒɛn ər ə/
    • /ˈdʒen.ər.ə/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [jen-er-uh]
    • /ˈdʒɛn ər ə/

Definitions of genera word

  • noun genera a plural of genus. 1
  • noun plural genera Biology. the usual major subdivision of a family or subfamily in the classification of organisms, usually consisting of more than one species. 1
  • noun plural genera Logic. a class or group of individuals, or of species of individuals. 1
  • noun plural genera a kind; sort; class. 1
  • noun genera Plural form of genus. 1
  • noun genera Genera is the plural of genus. 0
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Origin of genera

First appearance:

before 1545
One of the 30% oldest English words
1545-55; < Latin: race, stock, kind, gender; cognate with Greek génos. See gens, gender1, kin

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Parts of speech for Genera

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
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genera popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 88% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
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Synonyms for genera

noun genera

  • types — a number of things or persons sharing a particular characteristic, or set of characteristics, that causes them to be regarded as a group, more or less precisely defined or designated; class; category: a criminal of the most vicious type.
  • species — a class of individuals having some common characteristics or qualities; distinct sort or kind.
  • classes — a number of persons or things regarded as forming a group by reason of common attributes, characteristics, qualities, or traits; kind; sort: a class of objects used in daily living.
  • categories — any general or comprehensive division; a class.
  • compartments — Plural form of compartment.
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