Abiogenesis

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Pronunciation: /ˌeɪ.baɪ.oʊˈdʒɛn.ə.sɪs/

Definitions of abiogenesis

noun the original evolution of life or living organisms from inorganic or inanimate substances

Example Sentences

A1 Abiogenesis is the theory that life can arise from non-living matter.

A2 Scientists have been studying abiogenesis to understand how life may have originated on Earth.

B1 The concept of abiogenesis challenges traditional beliefs about the origins of life.

B2 Research on abiogenesis has led to new discoveries in the field of astrobiology.

C1 Abiogenesis remains a complex and debated topic among scientists and philosophers.

C2 The study of abiogenesis requires a multidisciplinary approach involving biology, chemistry, and geology.

Examples of abiogenesis in a Sentence

formal The theory of abiogenesis suggests that life arose from non-living matter through natural processes.

informal Some scientists believe in abiogenesis, which means life came from non-living things.

slang Abiogenesis is like when life just popped out of nowhere, crazy right?

figurative The idea of abiogenesis is like a seed sprouting into a full-grown tree without any prior existence.

Grammatical Forms of abiogenesis

plural

abiogeneses

comparative

more abiogenetic

superlative

most abiogenetic

present tense

abiogenizes

future tense

will abiogenize

perfect tense

has abiogenized

continuous tense

is abiogenizing

singular

abiogenesis

positive degree

abiogenetic

infinitive

to abiogenize

gerund

abiogenizing

participle

abiogenized

Origin and Evolution of abiogenesis

First Known Use: 1601 year
Language of Origin: Greek
Story behind the word: The term 'abiogenesis' originated from the combination of the Greek words 'a-' meaning 'without' and 'bios' meaning 'life'.
Evolution of the word: Initially used to describe the hypothetical process by which life could arise from non-living matter, the term 'abiogenesis' has evolved to encompass the broader concept of the origin of life from inorganic or inanimate substances.