MONOGENETIC

Etymology

Adjective

monogenetic (not comparable)

having a single source, originating in one place at a single moment

(biology, linguistics) of or pertaining to monogenesis

(genetics) Misspelling of monogenic.

Antonyms

• polygenetic

Anagrams

• nomogenetic

Source: Wiktionary


Mon`o*ge*net"ic, a. Etym: [See Monogenesis.]

1. (Geol.)

Definition: One in genesis; resulting from one process of formation; -- used of a mountain range. Dana.

2. (Biol.)

Definition: Relating to, or involving, monogenesis; as, the monogenetic school of physiologists, who admit but one cell as the source of all beings.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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Coffee Trivia

Coffee dates back to the 9th century. Goat herders in Ethiopia noticed their goats seem to be “dancing” after eating berries from a particular shrub. They reported it to the local monastery, and a monk made a drink out of it. The monk found out he felt energized and kept him awake at night. That’s how the first coffee drink was born.

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