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Definition of polygenesis:
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(biology) The theory that living organisms originate in cells or embryos of different kinds, instead of coming from a single cell; as opposed to monogenesis.
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The genesis of a species from more than one ancestor.
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(linguistics) The theory that languages developed independently in different places at different periods, as opposed to originating from a single source.
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The emergence from multiple causes or origins.
Definition of polygenesis:
(n) :
(biology) The theory that living organisms originate in cells or embryos of different kinds, instead of coming from a single cell; as opposed to monogenesis.
(n) :
The genesis of a species from more than one ancestor.
(n) :
(linguistics) The theory that languages developed independently in different places at different periods, as opposed to originating from a single source.
(n) :
The emergence from multiple causes or origins.
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