spontaneous generation meaning

UK /spɒnˈteɪnɪəs ˌdʒɛnəˈreɪʃən/ US /spɑnˈteɪniəs ˌdʒɛnəˈreɪʃən/ 8 syllables

spontaneous generation (noun): a hypothetical organic phenomenon by which living organisms are created from nonliving matter.

Definition of spontaneous generation

  1. a hypothetical organic phenomenon by which living organisms are created from nonliving matter

    Synonyms: abiogenesis, autogenesis, autogeny

    Type of: organic phenomenon

How to pronounce spontaneous generation

spontaneous generation is pronounced /spɒnˈteɪnɪəs ˌdʒɛnəˈreɪʃən/ in British English and /spɑnˈteɪniəs ˌdʒɛnəˈreɪʃən/ in American English. It has 8 syllables.

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