CEFR C2

autogeny

noun

Meaning

Self-generation or spontaneous development from within an organism or system.

Examples

The theory explores the autogeny of complex biological patterns in isolated environments.
Some researchers argue that the autogeny of these specific neural pathways is entirely independent of environmental stimuli.

Synonyms: self-creation, spontaneous generation, autogenesis, self-origination

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autogeny (C2)

noun

Pronunciation: /ɔːˈtɒdʒəni/

Definition

Self-generation or spontaneous development from within an organism or system.

Examples

The theory explores the autogeny of complex biological patterns in isolated environments.
Some researchers argue that the autogeny of these specific neural pathways is entirely independent of environmental stimuli.

How to Use autogeny

the autogeny of (collocation): Used to introduce the specific process or system being generated. — "The study focused on the autogeny of crystalline structures."

Synonyms of autogeny

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