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Meaning of supraspecific in English:

supraspecific

adjective

Biology

  • Above the level or rank of the species.

Pronunciation

supraspecific

/ˌsuːprəspɪˈsɪfɪk/ /ˌsjuːprəspɪˈsɪfɪk/

Origin

1930s; earliest use found in Scientific Monthly. From supra- + specific.