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agamogenetic

|a-ga-mo-ge-net-ic|

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/ˌæɡəmoʊdʒəˈnɛtɪk/

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/ˌæɡəməʊdʒəˈnɛtɪk/

asexual reproduction

Etymology
Etymology Information

'agamogenetic' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'agamos,' where 'a-' meant 'without' and 'gamos' meant 'marriage,' combined with 'genetic' from 'genesis' meaning 'origin or creation.'

Historical Evolution

'agamos' transformed into the English word 'agamogenetic' through the addition of 'genetic,' reflecting its biological context.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'without marriage or union,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'relating to asexual reproduction.'

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

relating to or resulting from agamogenesis, a form of reproduction that does not involve the fusion of gametes.

The agamogenetic process allows certain organisms to reproduce without a mate.

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Last updated: 2025/05/28 08:06