panspermatism

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noun

The obsolete theory that germs are omnipresent.

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Meanings

nounpanspermatism (uncountable)
  1. historicaluncountableThe obsolete theory that germs are omnipresent.

Synonyms & antonyms

Also see
panspermism

Origin

From pan- + spermat- + -ism.

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APA

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

MLA

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

Chicago

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

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