NOUN | phenomenon | autogenesis, abiogenesis, autogeny, spontaneous generation | a hypothetical organic phenomenon by which living organisms are created from nonliving matter |
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Meaning | A hypothetical organic phenomenon by which living organisms are created from nonliving matter. | |
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Synonyms | abiogenesis, autogeny, spontaneous generation | |
Broader | organic phenomenon | (biology) a natural phenomenon involving living plants and animals |
Spanish | abiogénesis, autogénesis, generación espontánea | |
Catalan | abiogènesi, abiogénesis, autogènesi, generació espontània | |
Adjectives | autogenetic | of or relating to autogenesis |
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