epigene

[ ep-i-jeen ]

/ ˈɛp ɪˌdʒin /

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adjective Geology.

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

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Origin of epigene

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

Words nearby epigene

epifocal, epigamic, epigastric, epigastrium, epigeal, epigene, epigenesis, epigenetic, epigenetics, epigenome, epigenomics

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How to use epigene in a sentence

From the time that any portion of the sea-floor appears above sea-level, it undergoes erosion by the various epigene agents.
Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 11, Slice 6|Various
But it is only a depraved taste that can prefer such an epigene to the fresh desert-music of Imr-al-Kais.
Library Of The World's Best Literature, Ancient And Modern, Vol. 2|Charles Dudley Warner

British Dictionary definitions for epigene

epigene

/ (ˈɛpɪˌdʒiːn) /

adjective

formed or taking place at or near the surface of the earthCompare hypogene

Word Origin for epigene

C19: from French épigène, ultimately from Greek epigignesthai to be born after, from gignesthai to be born

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