syngenesis

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noun

The genetic origin of an individual derived from material from both parents (by sexual reproduction).

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Meanings

nounsyngenesis (uncountable)
  1. uncountablebiologyThe genetic origin of an individual derived from material from both parents (by sexual reproduction).
  2. uncountableDescent from a common ancestor.
  3. historicaluncountablebiologyThe theory that the germ formed by the union of spermatozoon and ovum contains the germs of all future generations.

Origin

From syn- + -genesis.

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APA

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

MLA

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

Chicago

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

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