Biogenies

/baɪˈɑdʒ.ə.niz/ noun

Definition

The plural form of biogeny, referring to multiple instances or types of life origin or development through biological processes.

Etymology

From biogeny (bio- + -geny, from Greek -gonia meaning 'origin' or 'birth') + -ies plural suffix. This plural form appears in contexts discussing various biological origins.

Kelly Says

Biogenies is basically the plural of biogeny, but it's so rarely used that most scientists would just say 'types of biogenesis' instead—it's a word that exists but barely gets spoken!

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