glossogenesis

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noun

The study of the development of language.

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Meanings

nounglossogenesis (uncountable)
  1. uncountableThe study of the development of language.

Synonyms & antonyms

Also see
glossogenetics

Origin

From glosso- + -genesis.

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APA

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

MLA

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

Chicago

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

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