abiogenesis(n = noun.phenomenon) autogenesis, autogeny, spontaneous generation - a hypothetical organic phenomenon by which living organisms are created from nonliving matter;
is a kind of organic phenomenon
Derived forms adjective abiogenetic1, noun abiogenist1
The supposed origination of living organisms from lifeless matter; such genesis as does not involve the action of living parents; spontaneous generation; -- called also
"I shall call the . . . doctrine that living matter may be produced by not living matter, the hypothesis of abiogenesis." [1913 Webster]
abiogenesis, n.
1 the formation of living organisms from non-living substances.
2 the supposed spontaneous generation of living organisms.
Derivative:
abiogenic adj.
Etymology:
A-(1) + Gk bios life + GENESIS
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