paragenic

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adjective

Originating in the character of the germ, or at the first commencement of an individual; said of peculiarities of structure, character, etc.

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Meanings

adjectiveparagenic (not comparable)
  1. not comparablebiologyOriginating in the character of the germ, or at the first commencement of an individual; said of peculiarities of structure, character, etc.
  2. not comparablegeographyPertaining to the sequence and conditions under which minerals or mineral assemblages form in relation to one another.

Origin

From para- + -genic.

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APA

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

MLA

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

Chicago

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

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