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ecesis

[ ih-see-sis ]

noun

, Ecology.
  1. the establishment of an immigrant plant in a new environment.


ecesis

/ ɪˈsiːsɪs /

noun

  1. the establishment of a plant in a new environment
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012


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Other Words From

  • e·cesic adjective
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Word History and Origins

Origin of ecesis1

1900–05; < Greek oíkēsis an inhabiting, equivalent to oikē-, variant stem of oikeîn to inhabit (derivative of oîkos house) + -sis -sis
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Word History and Origins

Origin of ecesis1

C20: from Greek oikēsis a dwelling in, from oikein to inhabit; related to oikos a house
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Example Sentences

Invasion into a new area or a plant community begins with migration when this is followed by ecesis.

In an area already occupied by plants, ecesis and competition are concomitant and quickly produce reactions.

They may affect invasion either by limiting migration or by preventing ecesis.

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