congenial

English

/kənˈd͡ʒiːniəl/

adj
Definitions
  • Having the same or very similar nature, personality, tastes, habits or interests.
  • Friendly or sociable.
  • Suitable to one’s needs.

Etymology

Prefix from English genial root from Proto-Indo-European *ǵenh₁- (produce, beget, give birth, be born, procreate, generate, beget give birth to, bear).

Origin

Proto-Indo-European

*ǵenh₁-

Gloss

produce, beget, give birth, be born, procreate, generate, beget give birth to, bear

Concept
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Modern world

Ontological Category

Action/Process

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