allothigenetic
|al-lo-thi-ge-net-ic|
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/ˌæloʊˌθaɪdʒəˈnɛtɪk/
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/ˌæləʊˌθaɪdʒəˈnɛtɪk/
originating from elsewhere
Etymology
Etymology Information
'allothigenetic' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'allothi,' meaning 'elsewhere,' and 'genetic,' meaning 'origin or creation.'
Historical Evolution
'allothi' combined with 'genetic' to form the modern English word 'allothigenetic.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'originating from elsewhere,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
relating to or denoting a process or feature that originates from a different source or environment.
The allothigenetic rocks were formed from materials transported from distant locations.
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Last updated: 2025/06/29 07:21