ˈspi:ʃi:z n. (pl. same) 1 a
class of things having
some common characteristics. 2 Biol. a
category in
the system of classification of
living organisms consisting of
similar individuals
capable of exchanging genes or interbreeding. 3 a kind or
sort. 4
Logic a
group subordinate to a
genus and containing individuals agreeing in some common attribute(s) and called by a common
name. 5
Law a
form or
shape given to materials. 6 Eccl. the
visible form of
each of the elements of consecrated
bread and
wine in the
Eucharist. [L, =
appearance, kind,
beauty, f. specere look]