Abiogenetical

/ˌæbaɪoʊdʒəˈnɛtɪkəl/ adjective

Definition

An alternative form of abiogenetic; relating to the origin of life from non-living matter.

Etymology

From abiogenesis + -ical (variant suffix meaning 'relating to'). This is a less common variant of abiogenetic, using the -ical ending common in older scientific terminology.

Kelly Says

While 'abiogenetic' is the standard modern term, 'abiogenetical' appears in older scientific texts and shows how scientific vocabulary evolved in the 19th and early 20th centuries.

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