anisogamy

an·i·sog·a·my

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [an-ahy-sog-uh-mee]
- /ˌæn aɪˈsɒg ə mi/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [an-ahy-sog-uh-mee]
- /ˌæn aɪˈsɒg ə mi/

Definitions of anisogamy word

noun anisogamy a type of sexual reproduction in which the gametes are dissimilar, either in size alone or in size and form 3
noun anisogamy the union of anisogametes. 1
noun anisogamy Sexual reproduction by the fusion of dissimilar gametes. 1
noun anisogamy A form of sexual bonding involving partners of unusually widely differing ages. 0
noun anisogamy (cytology) Sexual reproduction involving the union or fusion of two dissimilar gametes. 0

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Origin of anisogamy

First appearance:

before 1890

One of the 20% newest English words

First recorded in 1890-95; aniso- + -gamy

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Parts of speech for Anisogamy

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anisogamy popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 47% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 63% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

anisogamy usage trend in Literature

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