ecesis

[ ih-see-sis ]

/ ɪˈsi sɪs /

noun Ecology.

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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Examples from the Web for ecesis

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.
Introduction to the Science of Sociology|Robert E. Park

British Dictionary definitions for ecesis

ecesis

/ (ɪˈsiːsɪs) /

noun

the establishment of a plant in a new environment

Word Origin for ecesis

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

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