allothigene
|al-lo-thi-gene|
C2
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/ˌæloʊˈθɪdʒiːn/
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/ˌæləʊˈθɪdʒiːn/
originating elsewhere
Etymology
Etymology Information
'allothigene' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'allothigenēs,' where 'allo-' meant 'other' and 'thigenēs' meant 'born or produced.'
Historical Evolution
'allothigenēs' transformed into the English word 'allothigene' through scientific terminology.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'born or produced elsewhere,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
originating from a different place or environment.
The allothigene species adapted quickly to the new habitat.
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Last updated: 2025/06/29 07:06