epigenesis

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- US Pronunciation
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- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- \ˌe-pə-ˈje-nə-səs\
- /ˌepɪdʒˈenɪsˌɪs/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- \ˌe-pə-ˈje-nə-səs\

Definitions of epigenesis word

noun epigenesis The theory, now generally held, that an embryo develops progressively from an undifferentiated egg cell. 1
noun epigenesis the widely accepted theory that an individual animal or plant develops by the gradual differentiation and elaboration of a fertilized egg cell 0
noun epigenesis the formation or alteration of rocks after the surrounding rock has been formed 0
noun epigenesis alteration of the mineral composition of a rock by external agents: a type of metamorphism 0
noun epigenesis the theory that the embryo, influenced by its internal and external environment, develops progressively by stages, forming structures that were not originally present in the egg 0
noun epigenesis a type of metamorphism in which the mineral content of a rock changes as a result of external influences 0

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epigenesis popularity

This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 7% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.

According to our data about 58% 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.

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