monogeny

/mɑnəˈdʒɛni/

Definitions

1. noun

The condition of having a single parent or being descended from a single parent.

“The genetic study revealed the concept of monogeny in the family’s ancestry.”

2. noun

A single origin or source of something.

“The theory of monogeny in language suggests a single common ancestor for all languages.”

Synonyms

  • monogenetic
  • singularity

Antonyms

  • multigenerational
  • polygeny