noun ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   The genetic origin of an individual derived from material from both parents (by sexual reproduction). uncountable
2. 2
   Descent from a common ancestor. uncountable
3. 3
   The theory that the germ formed by the union of spermatozoon and ovum contains the germs of all future generations. historical, uncountable

Etymology

From syn- + -genesis.

Related phrases

sexual reproduction

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