conspecific

adjective

con·​spe·​cif·​ic ˌkän(t)-spi-ˈsi-fik How to pronounce conspecific (audio)
: of the same species
conspecific noun

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Review the sources used below for this article: Proceedings of the Royal Society B. Imitation of novel conspecific and human speech sounds in the killer whale (Orcinus orca) SeaDoc Society Orca Conservancy. Avery Hurt, Discover Magazine, 24 Apr. 2025

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First Known Use

1859, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of conspecific was in 1859

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“Conspecific.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/conspecific. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.

Medical Definition

conspecific

adjective
con·​spe·​cif·​ic ˌkän(t)-spi-ˈsif-ik How to pronounce conspecific (audio)
: of the same species
conspecific noun
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