Definition

The idea that all living things come from one original organism or cell, or the process of producing new individuals from a single ancestor.

Example

The theory of monogenesis suggests that all species originated from a single ancestral form.

Conversation

Have you ever heard of the term monogenesis?

Yeah, I think it refers to the idea that all life came from a single ancestor, right?

Exactly! It's interesting how that concept relates to the evolution of languages too.

Totally! It makes you think about how connected everything really is.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Monogenesis → It is formed from "mono-" (from Greek "monos", meaning single or alone) and "genesis" (from Greek "genesis", meaning origin or creation). The word refers to the concept of originating from a single source or having a single origin.

Memory Tip

Think of 'mono-' meaning 'single' and 'genesis' meaning 'origin' — this helps you remember that monogenesis refers to something that comes from a single source.

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