Genus and Manner

Genus

Genus noun - One of the units into which a whole is divided on the basis of a common characteristic.
Usage example: the crime novel, written from the criminal's perspective, is sometimes seen as a particular species of the detective story genus
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Synonyms for Genus

Manner and genus are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Manner" instead a noun "Genus".

Manner

Manner noun - A distinctive way of putting ideas into words.
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Synonyms for Manner

Genus and manner are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Genus" instead a noun "Manner".

How words are described

exact exact genus exact manner
similar similar genus similar manner
specific specific genus specific manner
proper proper genus proper manner
Other adjectives: precise, intelligent, different.
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