polygenesis
Meanings
noun
- The genesis of a species from more than one ancestor.
- The theory that living organisms originate in cells or embryos of different kinds, instead of coming from a single cell; as opposed to monogenesis.
- The theory that languages developed independently in different places at different periods, as opposed to originating from a single source.
- The emergence from multiple causes or origins.
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Etymology
From poly- + -genesis.
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