amphigenously
|am-phi-gen-ous-ly|
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/æmˈfɪdʒɪnəsli/
(amphigenous)
producing on both sides
Etymology
Etymology Information
'amphigenously' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'amphigenēs,' where 'amphi-' meant 'both' and 'genēs' meant 'born or produced.'
Historical Evolution
'amphigenēs' transformed into the English word 'amphigenous,' and eventually became the modern English word 'amphigenously.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'produced on both sides,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'pertaining to or characteristic of being amphigenous.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
in a manner that pertains to or is characteristic of being amphigenous.
The fungus grows amphigenously on the leaf surface.
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Last updated: 2025/07/21 23:51