autopoiesis
|au-to-poi-e-sis|
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/ˌɔːtəʊpɔɪˈiːsɪs/
self-creation
Etymology
Etymology Information
'autopoiesis' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'autopoiesis,' where 'auto-' meant 'self' and 'poiesis' meant 'creation.'
Historical Evolution
'autopoiesis' was directly borrowed from Greek into modern English, retaining its original form and meaning.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'self-creation,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the process by which an organism produces and maintains itself as a distinct entity through self-regulation and self-renewal.
The concept of autopoiesis is central to understanding how living systems sustain themselves.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:42