noun
ontogenesis
Ontogenesis (noun) means the process by which a living thing grows from the moment it is formed until it is fully grown.
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The process by which a living thing grows from the moment it is formed until it is fully grown.
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Etymology
Formed from onto- and -genesis.
Synonyms
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Rhymes for ontogenesis
thesis
nemesis
genesis
exegesis
diaeresis
anamnesis
apheresis
synthesis
antithesis
epenthesis
hypothesis
prosthesis
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Frequently asked questions
What is the meaning of ontogenesis?
"ontogenesis" (noun) means the process by which a living thing grows from the moment it is formed until it is fully grown.
What is another word for ontogenesis?
Other words for "ontogenesis" include development, growing, maturation, growth, ontogeny.
