recombination
|re-com-bi-na-tion|
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/ˌriːˌkɒmbɪˈneɪʃən/
combining again
Etymology
Etymology Information
'recombination' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'recombinare,' where 're-' meant 'again' and 'combinare' meant 'to combine.'
Historical Evolution
'recombinare' transformed into the French word 'recombiner,' and eventually became the modern English word 'recombination' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to combine again,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the process of combining things again, especially in a new or different way.
The recombination of genetic material can lead to new traits in organisms.
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Last updated: 2025/07/17 17:33