ecesis

noun

(ecology) the process by which a plant or animal becomes established in a new habitat

Roots

oikosec- · Greek · house, dwelling esis-esis · Greek · condition, process

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The word ecesis breaks down into 2 roots of Greek origin: ec, from Greek oikos (“house, dwelling”); and -esis, from Greek esis (“condition, process”). Explore each root to see other English words built from the same source.