gamic

[ gam-ik ]

/ ˈgæm ɪk /

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adjective Biology.

sexual (def. 3).

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Origin of gamic

1855–60; <Greek gamikós bridal of marriage, equivalent to gám(os) marriage, wedding + -ikos-ic

Words nearby gamic

gametophore, gametophyte, gametothallus, game warden, gamey, gamic, gamification, gamify, Gamilaraay, gamin, gamine

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How to use gamic in a sentence

Gamic, gam′ik, adj. having a sexual character, of an ovum—opp.
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British Dictionary definitions for gamic

gamic

/ (ˈɡæmɪk) /

adjective

(esp of reproduction) requiring the fusion of gametes; sexual

Word Origin for gamic

C19: from Greek gamikos of marriage; see gamete

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