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[ぜん(前)·せい(成)·せつ(説)]
zenseisetsu
noun

English Meaning(s) for 前成説

noun
  1. preformation (theory)
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Definition and Synonyms for 前成説

Theory Of Preformation a theory (popular in the 18th century and now discredited) that an individual develops by simple enlargement of a tiny fully formed organism (a homunculus) that exists in the germ cell
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Meanings for each kanji in 前成説

» in front; before
» turn into; become; get; grow; elapse; reach
» rumor; opinion; theory

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Theory a well-substantiated explanation of some aspect of the natural world
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