Abiogeny

/ˌæbaɪˈɒdʒəni/ noun

Definition

The origin of life from non-living matter; another term for abiogenesis.

Etymology

From Greek a- (not) + bios (life) + -geny (origin or creation). This is a slightly older or alternative form of abiogenesis, both describing the same scientific concept.

Kelly Says

Abiogeny and abiogenesis are essentially synonymous, but abiogeny emphasizes the '-geny' suffix (as in ontogeny, phylogeny) which specifically means 'origin' or 'coming into being,' a pattern scientists use across many fields.

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