Biogenetic

/ˌbaɪoʊdʒəˈnɛt.ɪk/ adjective

Definition

Relating to or produced by biogenesis, the process where living organisms develop and life originates from life.

Etymology

From biogenesis + -ic (suffix creating adjectives). This adjective form emerged alongside the noun biogenesis in scientific literature during the 1800s.

Kelly Says

Biogenetic describes anything related to how life creates life—it's the adjective form that helps scientists describe biogenetic processes and biogenetic theory in their research!

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