| NOUN | phenomenon | spontaneous generation, abiogenesis, autogenesis, autogeny | 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, autogenesis, autogeny | |
| Broader | organic phenomenon | (biology) a natural phenomenon involving living plants and animals |
| Spanish | abiogénesis, autogénesis, generación espontánea | |
| Catalan | abiogènesi, abiogénesis, autogènesi, generació espontània | |
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