sympatric
|sym-pat-ric|
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/sɪmˈpætrɪk/
same area
Etymology
Etymology Information
'sympatric' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'sympatria,' where 'syn-' meant 'together' and 'patria' meant 'fatherland.'
Historical Evolution
'sympatria' transformed into the modern English word 'sympatric' through scientific Latin.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'together in the same land,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'occurring within the same geographical area.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
occurring within the same geographical area; overlapping in distribution.
The two species are sympatric, sharing the same habitat.
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Last updated: 2025/07/17 05:22