abiogenesis
|a-bi-o-gen-e-sis|
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/ˌeɪ.baɪ.oʊˈdʒɛn.ə.sɪs/
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/ˌeɪ.baɪ.əʊˈdʒɛn.ə.sɪs/
origin of life from non-living matter
Etymology
Etymology Information
'abiogenesis' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'abiogenēs,' where 'a-' meant 'not,' 'bio' meant 'life,' and 'genesis' meant 'origin.'
Historical Evolution
'abiogenēs' transformed into the modern English word 'abiogenesis' through scientific discourse in the 19th century.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'origin of life from non-living matter,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the original evolution of life or living organisms from inorganic or inanimate substances.
Abiogenesis is a theory that explains the origin of life on Earth.
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Last updated: 2025/04/02 02:51