Definition

A person who believes that life can arise from non-living matter without the need for pre-existing life.

Example

The abiogenist argued that life could arise from non-living matter under the right conditions.

Conversation

Have you ever heard of the term abiogenist?

Yeah, it refers to someone who believes life can arise from non-living matter, right?

Exactly! I find that idea really fascinating and a bit controversial.

It is! It makes you think about how life could have started on Earth.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Abiogenist → It is formed from "a-" (meaning without) and "biogenesis" (from Greek "bio-" meaning life and "genesis" meaning origin or creation). The term refers to someone who believes in the origin of life from non-living matter, thus without life being involved in the process.

Memory Tip

Think of 'without life' ('a-') and 'origin of life' ('biogenesis') to remember that an abiogenist is someone who studies how life can arise from non-living things.

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