dioecism

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noun

The devolution of a city into its formerly subordinate constituents, the opposite of synoecism.

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dioeciousness
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Meanings

noundioecism (uncountable)
  1. uncountableThe devolution of a city into its formerly subordinate constituents, the opposite of synoecism.
  2. uncountablebiologyThe condition of being dioecious.

    Synonyms: dioeciousness

Synonyms & antonyms

nounThe condition of being dioecious.

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dioeciousness

Translations

Finnish kaksikotisuus
  • kaksikotisuuscondition
Cite this entry
APA

dioecism. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/dioecism

MLA

“dioecism.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/dioecism. Accessed November 3, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “dioecism,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/dioecism.

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