polygenesis

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CIDE DICTIONARY

polygenesis, n. [Poly- + genesis, or root of Gr. gi`gnesqai to be born.].

The theory that living organisms originate in cells or embryos of different kinds, instead of coming from a single cell; -- opposed to monogenesis. [1913 Webster]

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OXFORD DICTIONARY

polygenesis, n. the (usu. postulated) origination of a race or species from several independent stocks.

Derivative

polygenetic adj.

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