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abiogenesis

a·bi·o·gen·e·sis
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    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [ey-bahy-oh-jen-uh-sis, ab-ee-oh-]
    • /ˌeɪ baɪ oʊˈdʒɛn ə sɪs, ˌæb i oʊ-/
    • /ˌabɪəʊdʒˈenɪsˌɪs/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [ey-bahy-oh-jen-uh-sis, ab-ee-oh-]
    • /ˌeɪ baɪ oʊˈdʒɛn ə sɪs, ˌæb i oʊ-/

Definitions of abiogenesis word

  • noun abiogenesis the hypothetical process by which living organisms first arose on earth from nonliving matter 3
  • noun abiogenesis spontaneous generation 3
  • noun abiogenesis the now discredited theory that living organisms can arise spontaneously from inanimate matter; spontaneous generation. 1
  • noun abiogenesis the theory that the earliest life forms on earth developed from nonliving matter. Compare biogenesis. 1
  • noun abiogenesis (biology) The origination of living organisms from lifeless matter; such genesis as does not involve the action of living parents; spontaneous generation. (Late 19th century.). 1
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abiogenesis popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 48% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
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Synonyms for abiogenesis

noun abiogenesis

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Related words

  • heterogenesis

    Also, heterogeny [het-uh-roj-uh-nee] /ˌhɛt əˈrɒdʒ ə ni/ (Show IPA). alternation of generations, especially the alternation of parthenogenetic and sexual generations.

  • spontaneous generation

    abiogenesis.
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