metagenesis
met·a·gen·e·sis
The production of sexual and asexual organisms in alternate generationsThe production of sexual and asexual organisms in alternate generations.
/ˌmɛtəˈd͡ʒɛnəsɪs/
Meaning
1 senses(uncountable, usually)The production of sexual and asexual organisms in alternate generations.
alternation of sexual and asexual generations
Origin
From meta- + -genesis.From meta- + -genesis.
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Forms
plural: metageneses| Singular | metagenesis |
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uncountable
Synonyms
3 synonymsClose in meaning
- alternation of sexual and asexual generations:digenesis
Word family
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1 lessons- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable