agamic

adjective

agam·ic (ˌ)ā-ˈga-mik

: asexual, parthenogenetic

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Etymology

French agame "asexual" (borrowed from Greek ágamos "unmarried, single," from a- a- entry 2 + -gamos, derivative of gámos "wedding, marriage" ) + -ic entry 1 — more at -gamous

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1816, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of agamic was in 1816

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“Agamic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/agamic. Accessed 10 Mar. 2025.

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agamic

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agam·ic (ˈ)ā-ˈgam-ik

: asexual, parthenogenetic

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