monogenesis

mon·o·gen·e·sis

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [mon-uh-jen-uh-sis or muh-noj-uh-nee]
- /ˌmɒn əˈdʒɛn ə sɪs or məˈnɒdʒ ə ni/
- /mˌɒnəʊdʒˈenɪsˌɪs/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [mon-uh-jen-uh-sis or muh-noj-uh-nee]
- /ˌmɒn əˈdʒɛn ə sɪs or məˈnɒdʒ ə ni/

Definitions of monogenesis word

noun monogenesis the hypothetical descent of the human race from a single pair of individuals. 1
noun monogenesis Biology. the hypothetical descent of all living things from a single cell. 1
noun monogenesis The theory that humans are all descended from a single pair of ancestors. 1
noun monogenesis the hypothetical descent of all organisms from a single cell or organism 0
noun monogenesis asexual reproduction in animals 0
noun monogenesis the direct development of an ovum into an organism resembling the adult 0

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Origin of monogenesis

First appearance:

before 1860

One of the 29% newest English words

First recorded in 1860-65; mono- + -genesis

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Parts of speech for Monogenesis

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monogenesis popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 44% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 72% 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.

monogenesis usage trend in Literature

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