easy
The chart compared several genera of plants.
What does Genera mean?
Genera are groups of related species.
Dictionary definition
Plural form of genus, meaning groups of related species in biology.
Example sentences
Genera in a sentence
medium
Scientists use genera to organize related species.
hard
Genera is the plural of genus, a biology word used in classification.
Writing practice
Ready to write your own? Study the examples, then practice genera in a sentence with Sentence Builder checklist feedback.
Quick practice
⬡ Earn 5 Honey
Practice the meaning of Genera
Answer three quick questions about its meaning and related words.
Question 1 of 3
Practice 1
What does genera mean?
GENERA means genera are groups of related species.
Practice 2
Which sentence uses genera correctly?
The correct sentence uses genera in context.
Practice 3
Which word or phrase is closest in meaning to genera?
biological groups is closest because it connects to the meaning of genera.
Practice complete
Nice work!
You completed 3 questions.
Pronunciation coach
⬡ Earn 5 Honey
Genera
Voice settings
Sounds like
jen · er · uh · strongest beat: jen
Tap each sound part, then blend the whole word together.
Learn
WordGenera.
Partnoun.
MeaningGenera are groups of related species.
ExampleExample: The chart compared several genera of plants.
Word breakdown
3 syllables. Say each part, then blend the word.
- Syllables
- jen · er · uh
- Strongest beat
- jen
- Ending
- uh
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on jen.
Your turn
Say Genera
Record a short attempt, then compare it with the Coach. Your recording stays on this device and is not uploaded.
Coach
My attempt
Ready when you are.
Nice work—you practiced genera.
Synonyms
Words like Genera
biological groupsGroups used in living thing classification.
taxonomic groupsScientific classification groups.
Antonyms
Opposite words
single speciesOne species rather than a group of related species.
Synonym practice
Want to practice genera synonyms in context? Try a Synonym Search question like "The chart sorted animals into different genera," then compare close word choices. Practice genera synonyms.
Word family
Genera word family
Base word
genus
noun
genera
Irregular plural form with useful science value.
Related words
Explore related words
Learning activities
Practice Genera and explore more word games
Cards labelled “Practice GENERA” keep this word in focus. Explore cards open games with other words.
Practice GENERA
Sentence Builder
Write your own sentence with this word and revise with checklist feedback.
Write a sentence with GENERA
Explore · Spelling
Spell Hive
Hear the word, type the spelling, and use spoken clues when needed.
Practice spelling
Explore · Definitions
Define the Word Hive
Choose the meaning that fits and get instant feedback.
Practice definitions
Explore · Matching
Vocabulary Match
Pair words with meanings and review misses with dictionary links.
Match meanings
Explore · Context
Context Clue Challenge
Use sentence clues to choose the word that fits the meaning.
Use context clues
Explore · Scramble
Scrambled Bees
Rebuild words from mixed-up letters for spelling practice.
Rebuild words