xenogenesis

xen·o·gen·e·sis

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [zen-uh-jen-uh-sis, zee-nuh-]
- /ˌzɛn əˈdʒɛn ə sɪs, ˌzi nə-/
- /zˌenəʊdʒˈenɪsˌɪs/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [zen-uh-jen-uh-sis, zee-nuh-]
- /ˌzɛn əˈdʒɛn ə sɪs, ˌzi nə-/

Definitions of xenogenesis word

noun xenogenesis heterogenesis (def 1). 1
noun xenogenesis the supposed generation of offspring completely and permanently different from the parent. 1
noun xenogenesis A foreign origin or source. 1
noun xenogenesis the supposed production of offspring completely unlike either parent 0
noun xenogenesis spontaneous generation 0
noun xenogenesis alternation of generations 0

See all 8 definitions of xenogenesis

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Origin of xenogenesis

First appearance:

before 1865

One of the 28% newest English words

First recorded in 1865-70; xeno- + -genesis

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Parts of speech for Xenogenesis

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exclamation

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xenogenesis popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 34% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 52% 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.

Synonyms for xenogenesis

adj xenogenesis

digenetic — alternation of generations.
genetic — Biology. pertaining or according to genetics.
matriclinous — Having mostly maternally-inherited characteristics.

adjective xenogenesis

abiogenetic — (biology) Of or pertaining to abiogenesis, originated by abiogenesis.
eugenic — Of or relating to eugenics.
genital — of, relating to, or noting reproduction.

All 6 Synonyms of xenogenesis