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Definition of 'gamic'

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gamic in British

(ˈɡæmɪk )
adjective
(esp of reproduction) requiring the fusion of gametes; sexual
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Word origin of 'gamic'
C19: from Greek gamikos of marriage; see gamete
Word Frequency

gamic in American

(ˈgæmɪk ; gamˈik)
adjective
Biology
that can develop only after fertilization
said of such an ovum
Webster’s New World College Dictionary, 4th Edition. Copyright © 2010 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt. All rights reserved.
Word origin of 'gamic'
< Gr gamos, marriage (see gamo-) + -ic

Trends of 'gamic'

Used Rarely. gamic is in the lower 50% of commonly used words in the Collins dictionary

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Nearby words of 'gamic'

  • gamey
  • gameyness
  • gamgee tissue
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  • gamier
  • gamiest
  • gamify

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Definition of gamic from the Collins English Dictionary

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