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gamic

adj · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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  • rhymes with -æmɪk

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adj

Meaning 1

Formed as a result of syngamy (union of gametes), sexually produced, sexual.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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History

Etymology

Etymology tree English gam Proto-Indo-European *-ikos Proto-Italic *-ikos Latin -icuslbor. Old French -iquebor. Middle English -ik English -ic English gamic From gam (“gamete, syngamy”) + -ic.