ecesis
[ ih-see-sis ]
/ ɪˈsi sɪs /
noun Ecology.
the establishment of an immigrant plant in a new environment.
Origin of ecesis
1900–05; < Greek
oíkēsis an inhabiting, equivalent to
oikē-, variant stem of
oikeîn to inhabit (derivative of
oîkos house) +
-sis
-sis
OTHER WORDS FROM ecesis
e·ce·sic, adjectiveWords nearby ecesis
Example sentences from the Web for ecesis
Invasion into a new area or a plant community begins with migration when this is followed by ecesis.
Introduction to the Science of Sociology |Robert E. ParkIn an area already occupied by plants, ecesis and competition are concomitant and quickly produce reactions.
Introduction to the Science of Sociology |Robert E. Park
British Dictionary definitions for ecesis
ecesis
/ (ɪˈsiːsɪs) /
noun
the establishment of a plant in a new environment
Word Origin for ecesis
C20: from Greek
oikēsis a dwelling in, from
oikein to inhabit; related to
oikos a house