monogenetic

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adjective

Having a single source, originating in one place at a single moment.

Opposite
polygenetic
OriginEnglish genetic ← Ancient Greek μονο- (mono-) ← Proto-Hellenic *mónwos →
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Meanings

adjectivemonogenetic (not comparable)
  1. not comparableHaving a single source, originating in one place at a single moment.
  2. not comparablebiologyOf or pertaining to monogenesis.
  3. misconstructionnot comparablebiologyMisconstruction of monogenic.

Synonyms & antonyms

Opposite
polygenetic

Origin

  1. Proto-Indo-European*men-
  2. Proto-Hellenic*mónwos
  3. Ancient Greekμόνος (mónos)
  4. Ancient Greekμονο- (mono-)
  5. Englishmono-
  6. Englishgenetic
  7. Englishmonogenetic

From mono- + genetic.

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Translations

Finnish monogeneettinen
  • monogeneettinenhaving a single source

Rhymes & wordplay

Anagrams

nomogenetic
Cite this entry
APA

monogenetic. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 2, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/monogenetic

MLA

“monogenetic.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/monogenetic. Accessed November 2, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “monogenetic,” accessed November 2, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/monogenetic.

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