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agamic

|a-gam-ic|

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/əˈɡæmɪk/

asexual reproduction

Etymology
Etymology Information

'agamic' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'agamos,' where 'a-' meant 'without' and 'gamos' meant 'marriage.'

Historical Evolution

'agamos' transformed into the modern English word 'agamic' through scientific terminology.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'without marriage,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'relating to asexual reproduction.'

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

relating to or characterized by asexual reproduction.

Certain plants reproduce through agamic means.

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Last updated: 2025/05/28 05:21