PREFORMATIONS
(noun)Definitions
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Preformations.
Preformations - as a noun
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
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
theory of preformationExample Sentences
"The theory of preformations was popular in the 18th century."
"Many scientists of that time believed in the concept of preformations."
"According to preformations, embryos develop by growth rather than by the formation of new structures."
"The idea of preformations was later discredited by the discovery of genetics."
"Some early microscopists supported preformations as an explanation for reproduction."
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Is PREFORMATIONS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, preformations is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
PREFORMATIONS has a SCRABBLE points total of 20.
Is PREFORMATIONS a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, preformations is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordPREFORMATIONS has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 23.
Is PREFORMATIONS a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, preformations is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordPREFORMATIONS has a WORDFEUD points total of 21.
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