hypogene

American  

[hahy-puh-jeen, hip-uh-] / ˈhaɪ pəˌdʒin, ˈhɪp ə- /

adjective

Geology.

1. formed beneath the earth's surface, as granite (epigene ).

2. formed by ascending solutions, as mineral or ore deposits (supergene ).

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hypogene British  

/ ˌhaɪpəˈdʒɛnɪk, ˈhaɪpəˌdʒiːn /

adjective

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

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Other Word Forms

• hypogenic adjective

Etymology

Origin of hypogene

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

Example Sentences

Klimchouk’s most highly cited publication—a report cited 430 times—is entitled Hypogene speleogenesis: hydrogeological and morphogenetic perspective.

From Science Magazine

This distinction allows of a broad treatment of the subject under two divisions: I. Hypogene or Plutonic Action: The changes within the earth caused by internal heat, mechanical movement and chemical rearrangements.

From Project Gutenberg

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

From Project Gutenberg

Obviously the co-operation of the two great geological agencies of hypogene and epigene energy, which have been at work from the beginning of our globe’s decipherable history, must have been the cause to which these features are to be assigned; and the task of the geologist is to ascertain, if possible, the part that has been taken by each.

From Project Gutenberg

The important share taken by erosion in the determination of the present features of landscape was then recognized, while a fuller appreciation of the relative parts played by the hypogene and epigene causes has gradually been reached.

From Project Gutenberg