polygenesis
The genesis of a species from more than one ancestorThe genesis of a species from more than one ancestor.
/ˌpɒlɪˈd͡ʒɛnəsɪs/
Meaning
4 senses(uncountable, usually)The genesis of a species from more than one ancestor.
(uncountable, usually)The theory that living organisms originate in cells or embryos of different kinds, instead of coming from a single cell; as opposed to monogenesis.
(uncountable, usually)The theory that languages developed independently in different places at different periods, as opposed to originating from a single source.
(uncountable, usually)The emergence from multiple causes or origins.
Origin
From poly- + -genesis.From poly- + -genesis.
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Forms
plural: polygeneses| Singular | polygenesis |
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uncountable
Antonyms
1 antonymsWord family
1 related wordsRelatedpolygenetic
Lessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable