abiogenetic
|a-bi-o-ge-net-ic|
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/ˌeɪˌbaɪoʊdʒəˈnɛtɪk/
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/ˌeɪˌbaɪəʊdʒəˈnɛtɪk/
origin of life from non-living matter
Etymology
'abiogenetic' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'abiogenesis,' where 'a-' meant 'not,' 'bio' meant 'life,' and 'genesis' meant 'origin or creation.'
'abiogenesis' transformed into the English word 'abiogenetic' to describe processes or theories related to the origin of life from non-living matter.
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
Adjective 1
relating to or resulting from abiogenesis, the original evolution of life or living organisms from inorganic or inanimate substances.
The abiogenetic theory suggests that life on Earth began from simple organic compounds.
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Last updated: 2025/04/02 03:21
