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Monogenetic

Monˊo-ge-net′ic

,
Adj.
[See
Monogenesis
.]
1.
(Geol.)
One in genesis; resulting from one process of formation; – used of a mountain range.
Dana.
2.
(Biol.)
Relating to, or involving, monogenesis;
as, the
monogenetic
school of physiologists, who admit but one cell as the source of all beings
.

Definition 2024


monogenetic

monogenetic

English

Adjective

monogenetic (not comparable)

  1. having a single source, originating in one place at a single moment
  2. (biology, linguistics) of or pertaining to monogenesis
  3. (genetics) Misspelling of monogenic.

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