digenesis

[ dahy-jen-uh-sis ]
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Origin of digenesis

1
From New Latin, dating back to 1875–80; see origin at di-1, genesis

Other words from digenesis

  • di·ge·net·ic [dahy-juh-net-ik], /ˌdaɪ dʒəˈnɛt ɪk/, adjective

Words Nearby digenesis

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British Dictionary definitions for digenesis

digenesis

/ (daɪˈdʒɛnɪsɪs) /


noun
  1. zoology another name for alternation of generations

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