epigene

American  

[ep-i-jeen] / ˈɛp ɪˌdʒin /

adjective

Geology.

1. formed or originating on the earth's surface (opposed to hypogene).

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epigene British  

/ ˈɛpɪˌdʒiːn /

adjective

1. formed or taking place at or near the surface of the earth Compare hypogene

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Etymology

Origin of epigene

1815–25; < French épigène < Greek epigenḗs born after, growing after. See epi-, -gen

Example Sentences

The words destructive, reproductive and conservative, employed in describing the operations of the epigene agents, do not necessarily imply that anything useful to man is destroyed, reproduced or preserved.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 11, Slice 6 "Geodesy" to "Geometry" by Various

From the time that any portion of the sea-floor appears above sea-level, it undergoes erosion by the various epigene agents.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 11, Slice 6 "Geodesy" to "Geometry" by Various

Moreover, by its various movements, the sea occupies a prominent place among the epigene or superficial agents which produce geological changes on the surface of the globe.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 11, Slice 6 "Geodesy" to "Geometry" by Various

Brooks and Rivers.—As geological agents the running waters on the face of the land play an important part in epigene changes.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 11, Slice 6 "Geodesy" to "Geometry" by Various

But it is only a depraved taste that can prefer such an epigene to the fresh desert-music of Imr-al-Kais.

From Library of the World's Best Literature, Ancient and Modern — Volume 2 by Mabie, Hamilton Wright