Word of the Day: Xenogenesis

March 27, 2026

Today's Word Brought to You By noun 1. The fancied production of an organism altogether and permanently unlike the parent. Today's Word Brought to You By   The Search for Unbiased News Ends Here Stop wondering if you're getting the whole story. 1440 is the daily newsletter trusted by millions to deliver fact-checked, human-edited news without the fluff or hidden agendas. Read the news and form your own opinions. Sign Up *This content is brought to you by our sponsor, which helps keep our content free. "That sci-fi movie is built around xenogenesis, where humans start giving birth to alien hybrids." "The game's storyline explores xenogenesis after a mysterious virus alters human DNA." "In the novel, xenogenesis becomes a metaphor for cultural change and identity." Latin, late 19th century The "fancied" part of the definition of "xenogenesis" helps explain the usage — it's most often seen in science fiction contexts. It's a noun that refers to offspring that are ... Continue Reading Do you remember these words?

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