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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
Etymology Information

'abiogenetic' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'abiogenesis,' where 'a-' meant 'not,' 'bio' meant 'life,' and 'genesis' meant 'origin or creation.'

Historical Evolution

'abiogenesis' transformed into the English word 'abiogenetic' to describe processes or theories related to the origin of life from non-living matter.

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

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