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subgeneric, a.|sʌbdʒɪˈnɛrɪk|
[f. subgenus after generic. Cf. F. sous-générique.]
Of or pertaining to a subgenus; having the characteristics of, constituting, or typifying a subgenus.
1836Partington's Brit. Cycl., Nat. Hist. II. 564/2 The trivial name of the common gade, Mustela, has been taken for the sub-generic name by many. 1852Dana Crust. ii. 1596 The form..is exceedingly various, and if adopted as subgeneric, the subdivisions will become very numerous.
Hence subgeˈnerical a. (in mod. Dicts.); subgeˈnerically adv., so as to form a subgenus.
1851Mantell Petrifactions i. §2. 42 Plants belonging to the same family as the Lepidodendra, but supposed to be generically or sub-generically, distinct. |