agamous
|ag-a-mous|
C2
/ˈæɡəməs/
without sexual organs
Etymology
Etymology Information
'agamous' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'agamos,' where 'a-' meant 'without' and 'gamos' meant 'marriage or union.'
Historical Evolution
'agamos' transformed into the modern English word 'agamous' through scientific terminology.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'without marriage or union,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'having no sexual organs or not involving sexual reproduction.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Last updated: 2025/05/28 09:51