dissogeny

dis·sog·e·ny

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [dih-soj-uh-nee]
- /dɪˈsɒdʒ ə ni/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [dih-soj-uh-nee]
- /dɪˈsɒdʒ ə ni/

Definition of dissogeny word

noun dissogeny the condition in ctenophores in which an individual has two periods of sexual maturity, one in the larval and one in the adult stage. 1

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Origin of dissogeny

First appearance:

before 1895

One of the 18% newest English words

1895-1900; < Greek dissó(s) twofold + -geny

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Parts of speech for Dissogeny

noun

adjective

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adverb

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preposition

conjunction

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exclamation

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dissogeny popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 40% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 53% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.