🇯🇵Japanese Source WordCode: JA

無性の

Pronunciation / Transliteration: Musei no

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Agamic/əˈɡæmɪk/
adjectiveCEFR C2 (Proficient)Top #15000 frequency
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🇯🇵 Example Sentence in Japanese:

"いくつかの植物は無性で繁殖します。"

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2 senses
As adjective
  1. 1

    Relating to or characterized by asexual reproduction.

    "Many plants exhibit agamic reproduction, allowing them to propagate without seeds."
  2. 2

    Describing a mode of reproduction that does not involve the union of male and female gametes.

    "Some species of bacteria are known for their agamic methods of reproduction, thriving in various environments."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The term 'agamic' is derived from the Greek word 'agamos', meaning 'unmarried' or 'without marriage'. It has evolved to describe organisms that reproduce asexually, without the fusion of gametes, a concept that has been significant in biological studies since the 19th century.

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