noun as in strong fondness

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relative, cousin, kin, offshoot

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Example Sentences

Example:Despite being congeners, the two dogs had different temperaments and behaviors.

Definition:A being that is closely related, especially by kinship, or by having a similar characteristic.

From relative

Example:Her cousin and her were both congeners in the same breed of bird.

Definition:A person who is related by blood or marriage; a relative of the same degree of kinship as one's sibling.

From cousin

Example:In the genetic pool of the island, many of the mammals are congeners and present a high degree of genetic similarity.

Definition:Members of a family or tribe; relatives.

From kin

Example:This new taskforce is an offshoot of the main conference and includes representatives from congeners in the industry.

Definition:A branch or secondary part growing out of and taking its name from the main part; a derivative.

From offshoot