summum genus
noun
summum ge·nus
-ˈgānəs;
-ˈjēnəs
plural summa genera
¦su̇məˈgenərə,
¦süm-;
¦səməˈjenərə
: a genus that can undergo logical division : a genus that cannot be classed as a species compare tree of porphyry
Dictionary Entries Near summum genus
Cite this Entry
“Summum genus.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/summum%20genus. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share