biognosis

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noun

The investigation of life, or living matter.

“For quotations using this term, see Citations:biognosis.”

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Meanings

nounbiognosis (uncountable)
  1. uncountableThe investigation of life, or living matter.

    For quotations using this term, see Citations:biognosis.

Origin

From bio- + Ancient Greek γνῶσις (gnôsis, “knowledge”).

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APA

biognosis. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/biognosis

MLA

“biognosis.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/biognosis. Accessed November 4, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “biognosis,” accessed November 4, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/biognosis.

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