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agamogenetically

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/ˌæɡəmoʊdʒəˈnɛtɪkli/

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/ˌæɡəməʊdʒəˈnɛtɪkli/

(agamogenetic)

asexual reproduction

Base Form
agamogenetic
Etymology
Etymology Information

'agamogenetically' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'agamos,' where 'a-' meant 'without' and 'gamos' meant 'marriage or union.'

Historical Evolution

'agamos' transformed into the English word 'agamogenetic,' and eventually became the modern English word 'agamogenetically.'

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'without union or marriage,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'reproducing without gamete fusion.'

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adverb 1

in a manner relating to agamogenesis, which is a form of reproduction that does not involve the fusion of gametes.

The organism reproduced agamogenetically, bypassing the need for fertilization.

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Last updated: 2025/05/28 08:21