isogamy

i·sog·a·my

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [ahy-sog-uh-mee]
- /aɪˈsɒg ə mi/
- /ˈaɪsəɡˌami/

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

Definitions of isogamy word

noun isogamy the fusion of two gametes of similar form, as in certain algae. 1
noun isogamy Sexual reproduction by the fusion of similar gametes. 1
noun isogamy (in some algae and fungi) sexual fusion of gametes of similar size and form 0
noun isogamy reproduction by the uniting of isogametes 0
noun isogamy A form of sexual reproduction involving gametes of similar morphology. 0

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Origin of isogamy

First appearance:

before 1890

One of the 20% newest English words

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

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Parts of speech for Isogamy

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isogamy popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 55% of English native speakers know the meaning and use 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.

isogamy usage trend in Literature

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