xenogenetic

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/zɛ.nəʊ.d͡ʒəˈnɛ.tɪk/

adjective

Being of foreign origin; having originated elsewhere.

OriginEnglish genetic ← Ancient Greek ξένος (xénos) ← Proto-Hellenic *ksénwos →
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Meanings

adjectivexenogenetic (not comparable)
  1. not comparableBeing of foreign origin; having originated elsewhere.
  2. not comparableRelating to xenogenesis.

Origin

  1. Proto-Hellenic*ksénwos
  2. Ancient Greekξένϝος (xénwos)
  3. Ancient Greekξένος (xénos)
  4. Englishxeno-
  5. Englishgenetic
  6. Englishxenogenetic

From xeno- + genetic.

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APA

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

MLA

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

Chicago

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

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