agamospermy

ag·a·mo·sper·my

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [ag-uh-moh-spur-mee, ey-gam-uh-]
- /ˈæg ə moʊˌspɜr mi, eɪˈgæm ə-/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [ag-uh-moh-spur-mee, ey-gam-uh-]
- /ˈæg ə moʊˌspɜr mi, eɪˈgæm ə-/

Definitions of agamospermy word

noun agamospermy formation of seeds in the absence of fertilization; a form of apomixis 3
noun agamospermy any form of reproduction, as parthenogenesis, apogamy, and apospory, that involves the sex cell but takes place without fertilization or meiosis. 1
noun agamospermy (botany) The asexual production of embryos and seeds. 1

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Origin of agamospermy

First appearance:

before 1940

One of the 7% newest English words

1940-45; < Greek ágam(os) (see agamic) + -o- + -sperm + -y3

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Parts of speech for Agamospermy

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agamospermy popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 39% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

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