1. plural of palingenesis; instances of rebirth, regeneration, or spiritual renewal
Usage: formal; philosophical or religious contexts
2. in biology, the exact repetition of ancestral characteristics during embryonic development
Usage: technical; biological

Examples

• The philosopher discussed multiple palingeneses throughout history.
• Ancient cultures believed in cycles of palingeneses for the soul.
• The biologist studied palingeneses in various species’ development.
• Religious texts often describe palingeneses as spiritual transformations.
• The theory suggests that palingeneses occur in embryonic stages.
• Scholars debate whether true palingeneses are possible in nature.