homogenesis

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/ˌhoʊmoʊˈd͡ʒɛnəsɪs/

noun

A method of reproduction in which the parents and offspring are alike.

Opposite
heterogenesis
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Meanings

nounhomogenesis (uncountable)
  1. uncountablebiologyA method of reproduction in which the parents and offspring are alike.

    Antonyms: heterogenesis

Synonyms & antonyms

nounA method of reproduction in which the parents and offspring are alike.

Opposite
heterogenesis

Origin

From homo- + -genesis.

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Cite this entry
APA

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

MLA

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

Chicago

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

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