theogonal

/θiːˈɒɡənəl/

Definitions

1. adjective

relating to or characteristic of theogenesis, or the process of generating something from a primitive or simple state, especially in biology.

“The theogonal process allowed scientists to understand how life on Earth originated.”

2. noun

a process or instance of theogenesis.

“The discovery of the theogonal event was a major breakthrough in the field of evolutionary biology.”

Synonyms

  • abiotic
  • primordial

Antonyms

  • endogenic
  • teleogenic