Congenator
noun
Pronunciation: /kənˈdʒɛnətər/
Definition:
1. A person or thing having the same gender, species, or characteristic traits; a counterpart or equivalent.
2. In chemistry and pharmacology, a compound or substance that has a similar chemical structure and exhibits comparable biological activity to another compound.
3. In zoology, a member of the same genus or closely related group of organisms.
4. In linguistics, a word that is derived from the same root or has a similar etymology as another word in a different language.
Origin:
Late 17th century. From Latin 'congenatus' (from 'con-' meaning together and 'genitus' meaning born), from 'con-' indicating association and 'genus' meaning origin or kind.
Usage:
1. Alex is considered the congenator of this movement, as his work influenced many subsequent artists.
2. This newly discovered drug is a congenator of the existing medication, with similar effects on the body.
3. The lion and the leopard are congenators, belonging to the same genus, Panthera.
4. The English word 'window' is a congenator of the German word 'fenster', both deriving from the Proto-Germanic word 'inastaz'.
Synonyms: equivalent, parallel, counterpart, analogue, kin, relative
Antonyms: opposite, different, dissimilar, alien, unrelated
