unigenesis

/juːˈnɪdʒɪˈnɛsɪs/

Definitions

1. noun

The theory that all life on Earth evolved from a single origin, often referring to a single-celled organism.

“The scientist argued that unigenesis is the most plausible explanation for the diversity of life on our planet.”

Synonyms

  • monogenesis
  • single-origin theory

Antonyms

  • multiple-origin theory
  • polygenesis