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- [aw-thi-jen-ik]
- /ˌɔ θɪˈdʒɛn ɪk/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [aw-thi-jen-ik]
- /ˌɔ θɪˈdʒɛn ɪk/
Definitions of authigenic word
- adjective authigenic (of minerals) having crystallized in a sediment during or after deposition 3
- adjective authigenic (of a constituent of a rock) formed in the rock where it is found. Compare allogenic (def 1). 1
- adjective authigenic (geology) Generated where it is found or observed. 0
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Origin of authigenic
First appearance:
before 1885 One of the 21% newest English words
1885-90; < German Authigen < Greek authigenḗs native to a specific place (aûthi there + -genēs born) + -ic; see genic
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Parts of speech for Authigenic
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
authigenic popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 61% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 72% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
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