Adelphogamy

Pronunciation: /əˌdɛlfəˈɡæmi/

Definitions of adelphogamy

noun the practice of marrying one's sibling

Example Sentences

A1 Adelphogamy is a type of marriage between siblings.

A2 In some cultures, adelphogamy was practiced as a way to keep family wealth within the bloodline.

B1 The concept of adelphogamy is considered taboo in many modern societies.

B2 Historically, adelphogamy was more common among royal families to maintain power and control.

C1 Adelphogamy was often used as a political tool to strengthen alliances between ruling families.

C2 The practice of adelphogamy has been largely abolished in most countries due to ethical and genetic concerns.

Examples of adelphogamy in a Sentence

formal Adelphogamy is the practice of marrying within one's own family or clan.

informal I heard adelphogamy was common among certain royal families in history.

slang People used to joke that adelphogamy was just a fancy way of saying marrying your cousin.

figurative In a figurative sense, adelphogamy can refer to any close-knit community where relationships are limited to within the group.

Grammatical Forms of adelphogamy

• past tense: adelphogamied
• plural: adelphogamies
• comparative: more adelphogamous
• superlative: most adelphogamous
• present tense: adelphogamies
• future tense: will adelphogamy
• perfect tense: has adelphogamied
• continuous tense: is adelphogamying
• singular: adelphogamy
• positive degree: adelphogamous
• infinitive: to adelphogamy
• gerund: adelphogamying
• participle: adelphogamied

Origin and Evolution of adelphogamy

First Known Use: 1873 year

Language of Origin: Greek

Story behind the word: The word 'adelphogamy' is derived from the Greek words 'adelphos' meaning 'brother' and 'gamos' meaning 'marriage'.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe the practice of siblings marrying each other, the term 'adelphogamy' has evolved to also encompass the broader concept of incestuous relationships within a family.