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recombination

Upper-Intermediate (B2)

IPA: /ˌriːkəmbaɪˈneɪʃən/

KK: /ˌriːkəmbaɪˈneɪʃən/

noun
Definition

The process by which new genetic combinations are formed in offspring, resulting from the mixing of genes from the parents during reproduction.


Example

Recombination plays a crucial role in genetic diversity among species.


Conversation
Sloth A
Have you heard about recombination in genetics?
Sloth B
Yeah, it's fascinating how new traits can come from that process.
Sloth A
Right? It’s amazing how nature creates diversity through recombination.
Sloth B
Absolutely! It really shows how complex life can be.

Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
mixing
blending
fusion
Antonyms
separation
division
disjunction
Root Explanation

Recombination → It is formed from "re-" (meaning again) and "combinare" (meaning to combine). The word refers to the process of combining things again or in a different way.

Memory Tip

Think of 'combining' things 'again' — 're-' means again, and 'combinare' means to combine.

Visually Confused Words
precombination
combination
procombination
renomination
recrimination
prenomination
predomination
combinational
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