digenesis

di·gen·e·sis

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [dahy-jen-uh-sis]
- /daɪˈdʒɛn ə sɪs/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [dahy-jen-uh-sis]
- /daɪˈdʒɛn ə sɪs/

Definitions of digenesis word

noun digenesis alternation of generations. 1
noun digenesis (biology) The alternation of sexual and asexual methods of reproduction. 1
noun digenesis successive reproduction by two processes, sexual in one generation and asexual in the next 0

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Origin of digenesis

First appearance:

before 1875

One of the 25% newest English words

From New Latin, dating back to 1875-80; See origin at di-1, genesis

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Parts of speech for Digenesis

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digenesis popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 40% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 57% 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.

digenesis usage trend in Literature

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