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exogenic

adj · 4 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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adj

Meaning 1

Originating on or above the surface of the earth; exogenetic.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Topics: geography, geology, natural-sciences

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adj

Meaning 2

Existing or arising outside of a system.

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adj

Meaning 3

Relating to the exogen growth phase.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Topics: dermatology, medicine, sciences

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adjective

Meaning 4

derived or originating externally

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

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Synonyms: exogenous

Antonyms: endogenic

History

Etymology

From exo- + -genic.