Where does “biogenesis” come from?
Biogenesis derives from bio- (life) and -genesis (origin), combining Ancient Greek bíos (life) with génesis (origin), ultimately from bíos meaning the course of life or living.
biogenesis (English): The principle that living organisms are produced...
Definitions
- The principle that living organisms are produced...
Ancestry of “biogenesis”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | Ancient Greek | βῐ́ος | life |
Words derived from “biogenesis”