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autogenous

au·tog·e·nous
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [aw-toj-uh-nuh s]
    • /ɔˈtɒdʒ ə nəs/
    • /ɔːˈtɔʤɪnəs/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [aw-toj-uh-nuh s]
    • /ɔˈtɒdʒ ə nəs/

Definitions of autogenous word

  • adjective autogenous originating within the body 3
  • adjective autogenous denoting a vaccine made from bacteria obtained from the patient's own body 3
  • adjective autogenous self-generated; self-produced 3
  • adjective autogenous denoting a weld in which the filler metal and the parent metal are of similar composition 3
  • adjective autogenous self-generated or self-generating 3
  • adjective autogenous produced in or obtained from one's own body: said esp. of a vaccine or tissue transplant 3

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Origin of autogenous

First appearance:

before 1840
One of the 33% newest English words
1840-50; < Greek autogen(ḗs) self-produced (see auto-1, -gen) + -ous

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Parts of speech for Autogenous

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

autogenous popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 68% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 52% 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.

autogenous usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for autogenous

adj autogenous

  • internal — situated or existing in the interior of something; interior.
  • remote — far apart; far distant in space; situated at some distance away: the remote jungles of Brazil.
  • intimate — associated in close personal relations: an intimate friend.
  • domestic — of or relating to the home, the household, household affairs, or the family: domestic pleasures.
  • private — privacy

adjective autogenous

  • central — Something that is central is in the middle of a place or area.
  • individual — a single human being, as distinguished from a group.

Antonyms for autogenous

adj autogenous

  • unconcealed — to hide; withdraw or remove from observation; cover or keep from sight: He concealed the gun under his coat.
  • outer — situated on or toward the outside; external; exterior: outer garments; an outer wall.
  • public — of, relating to, or affecting a population or a community as a whole: public funds; a public nuisance.
  • business — Business is work relating to the production, buying, and selling of goods or services.
  • open — not closed or barred at the time, as a doorway by a door, a window by a sash, or a gateway by a gate: to leave the windows open at night.

Top questions with autogenous

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