单词 | cacogenics |
释义 | cacogenics in British English (ˌkækəʊˈdʒɛnɪks) noun another name for dysgenics Derived forms cacogenic (ˌcacoˈgenic) adjective Word origin C20: from caco- + eugenicsdysgenics in British English (dɪsˈdʒɛnɪks) noun (functioning as singular) the study of factors capable of reducing the quality of a race or strain, esp the human race Also called: cacogenics cacogenics in American English (ˌkækəˈdʒenɪks) noun (used with a sing v) dysgenics Derived forms cacogenic adjective Word origin [1915–20; caco- + (eu)genics]This word is first recorded in the period 1915–20. Other words that entered Englishat around the same time include: collage, conditioning, costar, soviet, takeout |
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