hypogene

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

adjectiveGeology.

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

Origin of hypogene

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

Other words from hypogene

hy·po·gen·ic [hahy-puh-jen-ik, hip-uh-], /ˌhaɪ pəˈdʒɛn ɪk, ˌhɪp ə-/, adjective

Words Nearby hypogene

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How to use hypogene in a sentence

Among the hypogene forces in geological dynamics an important place must be assigned to movements of the terrestrial crust.
Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 11, Slice 6 | Various
A distinct type of mountain due to direct hypogene action is to be seen in a volcano.
Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 11, Slice 6 | Various
They traverse all kinds of rocks, both hypogene and fossiliferous, and extend downwards to indefinite or unknown depths.
A Manual of Elementary Geology | Charles Lyell.

British Dictionary definitions for hypogene

hypogene

/ (ˈhaɪpəˌdʒiːn) /

adjective

formed, taking place, or originating beneath the surface of the earth: Compare epigene

Derived forms of hypogene

hypogenic (ˌhaɪpəˈdʒɛnɪk), adjective

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