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- [zahy-gos-i-tee, zi-]
- /zaɪˈgɒs ɪ ti, zɪ-/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [zahy-gos-i-tee, zi-]
- /zaɪˈgɒs ɪ ti, zɪ-/
Definitions of zygosity word
- noun zygosity the characterization of an individual's hereditary traits in terms of gene pairing in the zygote from which it developed. Compare homozygous, heterozygous. 1
- noun zygosity the characterization of twinning and multiple births in terms of the combination of alleles for particular hereditary traits. 1
- noun zygosity The quality or characteristics of a zygote. 1
- noun zygosity the similarity or differences between DNA sequences on the chromosomes of a fertilized egg 0
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Origin of zygosity
First appearance:
before 1945 One of the 6% newest English words
1945-50; zyg- + -osity or zygos(is) + -ity
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Parts of speech for Zygosity
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
zygosity popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 51% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 65% 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.
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