polygenesis

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Synonyms: polygenetic, polygenes, polygenists, polygenesist

Antonyms: polygenetic, polygenes, polygenists, polygenesist

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Noun

1. The [[genesis]] of a [[species]] from more than one [[ancestor]].
2. {{lb|en|biology}} The theory that living [[organism]]s originate in [[cell]]s or [[embryo]]s of different kinds, instead of coming from a single cell; as opposed to [[monogenesis]].
3. {{lb|en|linguistics}} The theory that [[language]]s developed independently in different places at different periods, as opposed to originating from a single source.
4. The emergence from multiple causes or origins.

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