abiogenetic

adjective

abio·​ge·​net·​ic

¦āˌbīōjə̇¦netik

: of or relating to abiogenesis : originating by abiogenesis

abiogenetically

ˈə̇k(ə)lē

adverb

Word History

Etymology

derivative of abiogenesis, on the model of genesis:genetic

First Known Use

1873, in the meaning defined above

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