parthenogenetic

par·the·no·gen·e·sis

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [par-thuh-noh-jen-uh-sis]
- /ˌpær θə noʊˈdʒɛn ə sɪs/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [par-thuh-noh-jen-uh-sis]
- /ˌpær θə noʊˈdʒɛn ə sɪs/

Definition of parthenogenetic word

noun parthenogenetic development of an egg without fertilization. 1

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Origin of parthenogenetic

First appearance:

before 1840

One of the 33% newest English words

First recorded in 1840-50; partheno- + genesis

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Parts of speech for Parthenogenetic

noun

adjective

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parthenogenetic popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 44% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

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Synonyms for parthenogenetic

adj parthenogenetic

agamic — asexual; occurring or reproducing without fertilization
agamous — agamic
asexual — Something that is asexual involves no sexual activity.

adjective parthenogenetic

abiogenetic — (biology) Of or pertaining to abiogenesis, originated by abiogenesis.
agamogenetic — Of or pertaining to agamogenesis.

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