agenetic
|a-ge-net-ic|
C2
/eɪˈdʒɛnɪtɪk/
absence of development
Etymology
Etymology Information
'agenetic' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'agenesis,' where 'a-' meant 'without' and 'genesis' meant 'origin or creation.'
Historical Evolution
'agenesis' transformed into the English word 'agenetic' to describe conditions related to the absence of development.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'without origin or creation,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'relating to the absence of development.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
relating to or characterized by agenesis, the absence or failure of development of a body part.
The agenetic condition of the limb was evident from birth.
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