metagenetic

met·a·gen·e·sis

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [met-uh-jen-uh-sis]
- /ˌmɛt əˈdʒɛn ə sɪs/
- /mˌetədʒɪnˈetɪk/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [met-uh-jen-uh-sis]
- /ˌmɛt əˈdʒɛn ə sɪs/

Definitions of metagenetic word

noun metagenetic reproduction characterized by the alternation of a sexual generation and a generation that reproduces asexually; alternation of generations. 1
noun metagenetic Of, relating to, or produced as a result of metagenesis. 1

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Origin of metagenetic

First appearance:

before 1885

One of the 21% newest English words

First recorded in 1885-90; meta- + genesis

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Parts of speech for Metagenetic

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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metagenetic 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 about 53% 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.

metagenetic usage trend in Literature

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