Definition of SYMPATRIC

sympatric

Meanings

Adjective

  • (of biological species or speciation) occurring in the same or overlapping geographical areas

Adj

  • Occurring in the same, or in overlapping, territory, especially of species that do not interbreed.

Origin / Etymology

From sympatry + -ic.

Synonyms

compatric

Antonyms

allopatric

Scrabble Score: 18

sympatric is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
sympatric is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
sympatric is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 20

sympatric is a valid Words With Friends word