Definitions for gamicˈgæm ɪk

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Random House Webster's College Dictionary

gam•icˈgæm ɪk(adj.)

  1. requiring fertilization for reproduction; sexual.

    Category: Developmental Biology

  2. capable of developing only after fertilization.

    Category: Developmental Biology

Origin of gamic:

1855–60; < Gk gamikós of marriage =gám(os) marriage, wedding +-ikos -ic

-gamic

  1. var. of

    cleistogamic.

    Category: Affix

    Ref: -gamous

Wiktionary

  1. gamic(Adjective)

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

Webster Dictionary

  1. Gamic(adj)

    pertaining to, or resulting from, sexual connection; formed by the union of the male and female elements


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