Definition
The development of a new individual from a female gamete without fertilization by a male gamete. In a religious context, it refers to the miraculous conception of Jesus Christ.
Why it matters (in Poovi’s context)
Used colloquially in the source to describe the outcome of parthenogenesis in humans, emphasizing the absence of a father.
Key properties or components
- Absence of male fertilization
- Development from a single parent
- Can be natural (parthenogenesis) or supernatural/miraculous
Contradictions or debates
None.