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authigenic

au·thi·gen·ic
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [aw-thi-jen-ik]
    • /ˌɔ θɪˈdʒɛn ɪk/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [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.

authigenic usage trend in Literature

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