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ontogenetic

/ˌɒn.tə.dʒəˈnɛt.ɪk/

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adjective

/ˌɒn.tə.dʒəˈnɛt.ɪk/C2formalscientific
  • ruОтносящийся к развитию отдельного организма от самой ранней стадии до зрелости.

Relating to the development of an individual organism from the earliest stage to maturity.

  1. Relating to individual developmentC2formalscientific

    Pertaining to the origin and development of an individual organism from the earliest stage to maturity.

    ruОтносящийся к индивидуальному развитию

    • The study examined ontogenetic changes in the brain structure of mice.
    • Ontogenetic processes in plants differ significantly from those in animals.
    • Researchers observed ontogenetic shifts in feeding behavior among the fish.

    Synonymsdevelopmental

Forms
  • more ontogenetic comparative form
  • most ontogenetic superlative form