sympatrically
|sym-pat-ri-cal-ly|
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/sɪmˈpætrɪkli/
(sympatric)
same area
Etymology
Etymology Information
'sympatric' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'sympatris,' where 'syn-' meant 'together' and 'patris' meant 'fatherland.'
Historical Evolution
'sympatris' transformed into the modern English word 'sympatric' through scientific Latin.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'existing in the same place,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adverb 1
in a manner where two or more species or populations exist in the same geographic area and thus have the potential to encounter one another.
The two bird species live sympatrically in the same forest.
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Last updated: 2025/07/17 05:39