amphigenesis
|am-phi-gen-e-sis|
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/ˌæm.fɪˈdʒɛn.ə.sɪs/
dual origin
Etymology
Etymology Information
'amphigenesis' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'amphi' meaning 'both' and 'genesis' meaning 'origin' or 'creation'.
Historical Evolution
'amphigenesis' has remained relatively unchanged from its Greek origins, maintaining its meaning related to dual origins or creation.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'creation from both sides', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the process of sexual reproduction involving the fusion of male and female gametes.
Amphigenesis is a fundamental process in the reproduction of many organisms.
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Last updated: 2025/07/21 23:06