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monogenesis

[ mon-uh-jen-uh-sis ]

noun

  1. the hypothetical descent of the human race from a single pair of individuals.
  2. Biology. the hypothetical descent of all living things from a single cell.

monogenesis

/ mɒˈnɒdʒɪnɪ; ˌmɒnəʊˈdʒɛnɪsɪs /

noun

  1. the hypothetical descent of all organisms from a single cell or organism
  2. asexual reproduction in animals
  3. the direct development of an ovum into an organism resembling the adult
  4. the hypothetical descent of all human beings from a single pair of ancestors

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Word History and Origins

Origin of monogenesis1

First recorded in 1860–65; mono- + -genesis

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Example Sentences

Polygenesis in his inventions may probably be regarded as testimony in favour of the monogenesis of Man.

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