Parthenogenesis
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˌpɑːθɪnəʊˈd͡ʒɛnɪsɪs/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Parthenogenesis is a noun meaning (biology) Referring to various aspects of asexual reproduction:.
Meaning
(biology) Referring to various aspects of asexual reproduction:.
More Meanings
- (countable and uncountable) figurative uses of the biological senses
- (theology) Virgin birth, in reference to the Virgin Mary and Jesus Christ.
Example Sentences
Christ’s parthenogenesis exalts woman.
So one might reasonably be led to hold, for instance, that the parthenogenesis of Christ does not beget faith in Christ […]
His theology offers four objections on dogmatic grounds commonly adduced by contemporary Protestant criticism to cast doubt on Mary’s parthenogenesis.
Word Forms
- parthenogeneses
Synonyms for parthenogenesis
Depending on context, synonyms include parthenogeny.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include parthenogeny, apomictic, pathenogenesis, parthenogen, parthenote, parthenoform.
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