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Definition of parthenogenic

parthenogenic

/ˌpɑːr.θə.noʊˈdʒɛn.ɪk/
par · the · no · gen · ic
Adverb:parthenogenically
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Adjective:parthenogenic
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1

Relating to or resulting from reproduction without fertilization of an ovum.

Example

"Certain species of whiptail lizards are completely parthenogenic, consisting entirely of females that produce genetically identical offspring."

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Word Origin & Etymology

Derived from Greek 'parthenos' (virgin) and 'genes' (born), combined with the English adjectival suffix '-ic'.

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Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Parthenogenic. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 14, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/parthenogenic
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