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
Last updated: 2025/05/28 08:06
