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gaia hypothesis

Gae·a hy·poth·e·sis
G g

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [jee-uh hahy-poth-uh-sis, hi-]
    • /ˈdʒi ə haɪˈpɒθ ə sɪs, hɪ-/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [jee-uh hahy-poth-uh-sis, hi-]
    • /ˈdʒi ə haɪˈpɒθ ə sɪs, hɪ-/

Definitions of gaia hypothesis words

  • noun gaia hypothesis a model of the earth as a self-regulating organism, advanced as an alternative to a mechanistic model. 1
  • noun gaia hypothesis the theory, formulated by English scientist James Lovelock (born 1919), that the earth and everything on it constitutes a single self-regulating living entity 0
  • noun gaia hypothesis the theory that the earth is a group of interdependent organisms and environmental systems that function as a single, self-regulating organism 0
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Origin of gaia hypothesis

First appearance:

before 1970
One of the 2% newest English words
1970-75; < Greek gaîa earth; see Gaea

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Parts of speech for Gaia hypothesis

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gaia hypothesis popularity

This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 29% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.
According to our data about 69% 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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