ogenesis

/oʊˈdʒɛnɛsɪs/

Definitions

1. noun

The origin or beginning of the universe, the process of the universe coming into existence, or the process of an organism or system developing from a simple form.

“The cosmologist studied the oogenesis of the universe’s formation.”

2. noun

The process of creating or generating something new, especially in a field such as art or science.

“The artist’s oogenesis of new ideas led to a breakthrough in her style.”

3. noun

The process of cell division that results in the formation of a new cell, especially in the context of fertilization or early development.

“The biologist studied the oogenesis of the egg cell.”

Synonyms

  • beginning
  • genesis
  • origin

Antonyms

  • destruction
  • extinction