'agamete' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'agametos,' where 'a-' meant 'without' and 'gamete' meant 'spouse or partner.'

'agametos' transformed into the modern English word 'agamete' through scientific terminology.

Initially, it meant 'without a partner,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a cell or organism that reproduces asexually.'