amphigenous
|am-phi-ge-nous|
C2
/æmˈfɪdʒənəs/
producing on both sides
Etymology
Etymology Information
'amphigenous' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'amphi,' meaning 'both' or 'on both sides,' and 'genous,' meaning 'producing' or 'originating.'
Historical Evolution
'amphi' combined with 'genous' in Greek to form 'amphigenous,' which was adopted into English with the same meaning.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'producing on both sides,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
relating to or characterized by the development of reproductive organs on both sides of a structure, especially in fungi.
The amphigenous nature of the fungus allows it to reproduce efficiently.
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Last updated: 2025/07/21 23:36