apomict

noun

apo·mict ˈa-pə-ˌmikt

: one produced or reproducing by apomixis

apomictic

ˌa-pə-ˈmik-tik

adjective

apomictically

ˌa-pə-ˈmik-ti-k(ə-)lē

adverb

Word History

Etymology

back-formation from apomictic "reproducing by apomixis," from apo- + Greek miktós, meiktós "compounded, blended" (verbal adjective of mignýnai, meignýnai "to mix, blend") + -ic entry 1, after German apomiktisch (after Apomixis apomixis) — more at mix entry 1

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1930, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of apomict was in 1930

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“Apomict.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/apomict. Accessed 3 Jan. 2026.

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