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ecesis

[ih-see-sis]
noun Ecology.
  1. the establishment of an immigrant plant in a new environment.
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Origin of ecesis

1900–05; < Greek oíkēsis an inhabiting, equivalent to oikē-, variant stem of oikeîn to inhabit (derivative of oîkos house) + -sis -sis
Related formse·ce·sic, adjective
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Historical Examples

  • Invasion into a new area or a plant community begins with migration when this is followed by ecesis.

    Introduction to the Science of Sociology

    Robert E. Park

  • In an area already occupied by plants, ecesis and competition are concomitant and quickly produce reactions.

British Dictionary definitions for ecesis

ecesis

noun
  1. the establishment of a plant in a new environment
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Word Origin

C20: from Greek oikēsis a dwelling in, from oikein to inhabit; related to oikos a house
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