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polygenesis.

The genesis of a species from more than one ancestor.

11 characters5 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun/ˌpɒlɪˈd͡ʒɛnəsɪs/
  1. The genesis of a species from more than one ancestor.

    uncountable · usually
  2. The theory that living organisms originate in cells or embryos of different kinds, instead of coming from a single cell; as opposed to monogenesis.

    uncountable · usually
  3. The theory that languages developed independently in different places at different periods, as opposed to originating from a single source.

    uncountable · usually
  4. The emergence from multiple causes or origins.

    uncountable · usually
Where this word comes from

From poly- + -genesis.

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