gamic

[ gam-ik ]

/ ˈgæm ɪk /

adjective Biology.

sexual(def 3).

Nearby words

gametoid theory,
gametophore,
gametophyte,
gametothallus,
gamey,
gamification,
gamify,
gamilaraay,
gamin,
gamine

Origin of gamic

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

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Examples from the Web for gamic

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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