What does fecundation mean?
Fecundation means The process whereby a new organism is produced by fertilization..
Fecundation
Pronunciation varies by accent · noun
Meaning
The process whereby a new organism is produced by fertilization..
Example Sentences
The fact that in most lands the moon was originally a female deity has led many historians to dispute the superiority of the moon over the sun in ancient mythology. In putting forth this argument they overlook one important and significant factor: the existence of a matriarchate preceding the domination of woman by man. That such a condition was perfectly natural will be realized when it is remembered there was no recognition of the part played by the male in fecundation.
In Neolithic agricultural societies, the sacrificed male and his remains were transferred to the fields needing fecundation, and there the Great Mother becomes the soil receiving the fertilizing blood.
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Word Forms
- fecundations
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for fecundation?
Common synonyms include dressing, fertilization, impregnation, fertilisation.
What is the opposite of fecundation?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use fecundation in a sentence?
The fact that in most lands the moon was originally a female deity has led many historians to dispute the superiority of the moon over the sun in ancient mythology. In putting forth this argument they overlook one important and significant factor: the existence of a matriarchate preceding the domination of woman by man. That such a condition was perfectly natural will be realized when it is remembered there was no recognition of the part played by the male in fecundation.
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