gamic

American

[gam-ik] / ˈgæm ɪk /

adjective

Biology.

sexual.

gamic British

/ ˈɡæmɪk /

adjective

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

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Etymology

Origin of gamic

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

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