hypogene

[ hahy-puh-jeen, hip-uh- ]

adjective

, Geology.

1. formed beneath the earth's surface, as granite ( epigene ).
2. formed by ascending solutions, as mineral or ore deposits ( supergene ).

hypogene

/ ˈhaɪpəˌdʒiːn; ˌhaɪpəˈdʒɛnɪk /

adjective

1. See epigene
   formed, taking place, or originating beneath the surface of the earth Compare epigene

Derived Forms

• hypogenic, adjective

Other Words From

• hy·po·gen·ic [hahy-p, uh, -, jen, -ik, hip-, uh, -], adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of hypogene¹

1825–35; hypo- + -gene, variant of -gen

Example Sentences

Among the hypogene forces in geological dynamics an important place must be assigned to movements of the terrestrial crust.

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A distinct type of mountain due to direct hypogene action is to be seen in a volcano.

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They traverse all kinds of rocks, both hypogene and fossiliferous, and extend downwards to indefinite or unknown depths.

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