abiogenous
|a-bi-o-gen-ous|
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/ˌeɪ.baɪˈɑː.dʒə.nəs/
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/ˌeɪ.baɪˈɒ.dʒə.nəs/
originating from non-living matter
Etymology
Etymology Information
'abiogenous' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'abiogenēs,' where 'a-' meant 'not' and 'biogenēs' meant 'produced by living organisms.'
Historical Evolution
'abiogenēs' transformed into the English word 'abiogenous' through scientific terminology.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'not produced by living organisms,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
not derived from living organisms; originating from non-living matter.
The theory of abiogenous origin suggests that life began from non-living matter.
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Last updated: 2025/04/02 04:36