allogeneity
|al-lo-gen-e-i-ty|
C2
/ˌæləˈdʒɛnɪti/
different origin
Etymology
Etymology Information
'allogeneity' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'allogenēs,' where 'allo-' meant 'other' and 'genēs' meant 'born.'
Historical Evolution
'allogenēs' transformed into the English word 'allogeneity' through Latin influence.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'born of another kind,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'different in origin or nature.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the state or condition of being different in origin or nature.
The allogeneity of the two cultures was evident in their distinct traditions.
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