anisogenous

adjective

an·​isog·​e·​nous
¦aˌnī¦säjənəs
: of, relating to, or marked by anisogeny

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1956, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of anisogenous was circa 1956

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“Anisogenous.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/anisogenous. Accessed 30 Nov. 2023.

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