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in specie

/ɪn ˈspiːʃiː/ /ɪn ˈspiːsiː/

Meanings
adverb
In respect to kind

Examples :

"Although the power of a king is lesser in degree than an emperor, it is the similar in specie."
type aspect quality

Related Words

Illustration repayment

repayment noun

/riːˈpeɪmənt/ /rɪˈpeɪmənt/

The act of repaying.

"The repayment of the loan was a relief to the student. "

Illustration preferred

preferred verb

/pɹɪˈfɜːd/ /pɹɪˈfɝd/

To be in the habit of choosing something rather than something else; to favor; to like better.

"I prefer tea to coffee."

Illustration inheritance

inheritance noun

/ɪnˈhɛɹətəns/

The passing of title to an estate upon death.

"Upon her grandfather's death, she received a house as inheritance. "

Illustration transfers

transfers noun

/ˈtrænsfɜːrz/ /trænsˈfɜːrz/

The act of conveying or removing something from one place, person or thing to another.

"The transfers from the primary school to the middle school were handled smoothly this year. "

Illustration especially

especially adverb

/əˈspɛʃ(ə)li/

(manner) In a special manner; specially.

"My sister is very helpful, especially when it comes to organizing things. "

Illustration distribution

distribution noun

/ˌdɪstɹəˈbjuːʃən/

An act of distributing or state of being distributed.

"The distribution of the school supplies was done fairly, giving each student an equal amount. "

Illustration although

although conjunction

/ɔːlˈðəʊ/ /ɑlˈðoʊ/

Though, even though, in spite of or despite the fact that: introducing a clause that expresses a concession.

"Although it was very muddy, the football game went on."

Illustration inherited

inherited verb

/ɪnˈhɛɹɪtɪd/

To take possession of as a right (especially in Biblical translations).

"Your descendants will inherit the earth."

Illustration accepting

accepting verb

/əkˈsɛptɪŋ/

To receive, especially with a consent, with favour, or with approval.

"The school is accepting applications for the next semester. "

Illustration directly

directly adverb

/daɪˈɹɛk(t)li/

In a direct manner; in a straight line or course.

"The path from the school to my house goes directly through the park. "

Illustration dividing

dividing verb

/dɪˈvaɪdɪŋ/

To split or separate (something) into two or more parts.

"a wall divides two houses; a stream divides the towns"

Illustration monetary

monetary adjective

/ˈmʌnɪtəɹi/ /ˈmɑnɪteɹi/

Of, pertaining to, or consisting of money.

"The monetary value of the scholarship was enough to cover tuition fees. "