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zygotic

|zy-got-ic|

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/zaɪˈɡɑtɪk/

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/zaɪˈɡɒtɪk/

relating to a fertilized egg

Etymology

Etymology Information

'zygotic' originates from New Latin, specifically the word 'zygoticus', where Greek 'zygon' meant 'yoke'.

Historical Evolution

'zygotic' changed from New Latin 'zygoticus' (from Greek 'zygōtikos') and eventually became the modern English word 'zygotic'.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'yoked' or 'joined together', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'relating to a zygote (fertilized egg)'.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

relating to, derived from, or characteristic of a zygote; occurring in the zygote (fertilized egg) stage.

Zygotic gene expression begins shortly after fertilization.

Synonyms

of the zygotezygote-stageembryonic (in some contexts)

Antonyms

unfertilizedpre-zygotic

Examples

Last updated: 2025/12/11 01:55