catagenesis

cat·a·gen·e·sis

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [kat-uh-jen-uh-sis]
- /ˌkæt əˈdʒɛn ə sɪs/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [kat-uh-jen-uh-sis]
- /ˌkæt əˈdʒɛn ə sɪs/

Definitions of catagenesis word

noun catagenesis the retrogressive evolution of a species. Compare anagenesis (def 1). 1
noun catagenesis (geology) The cracking process in which organic kerogens are broken down into hydrocarbons. 0
noun catagenesis (biology) Retrogressive evolution, as contrasted with anagenesis. 0

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Origin of catagenesis

First appearance:

before 1880

One of the 23% newest English words

First recorded in 1880-85; cata- + genesis

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Parts of speech for Catagenesis

noun

adjective

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adverb

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preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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catagenesis popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 43% 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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