abiogeny
|a-bi-o-ge-ny|
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/ˌeɪ.baɪˈɑː.dʒə.ni/
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/ˌeɪ.baɪˈɒ.dʒə.ni/
life from non-life
Etymology
Etymology Information
'abiogeny' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'abiogenēs,' where 'a-' meant 'not' and 'biogenēs' meant 'produced by life.'
Historical Evolution
'abiogenēs' transformed into the English word 'abiogeny' through scientific discourse in the 19th century.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'not produced by life,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'the origin of life from non-living matter.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the original evolution of life or living organisms from inorganic or inanimate substances.
Abiogeny is a concept that challenges the idea of life originating from pre-existing life.
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Last updated: 2025/04/02 04:06