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hypogene

hy·po·gene
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [hahy-puh-jeen, hip-uh-]
    • /ˈhaɪ pəˌdʒin, ˈhɪp ə-/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [hahy-puh-jeen, hip-uh-]
    • /ˈhaɪ pəˌdʒin, ˈhɪp ə-/

Definitions of hypogene word

  • adjective hypogene formed beneath the earth's surface, as granite (opposed to epigene). 1
  • adjective hypogene formed by ascending solutions, as mineral or ore deposits (opposed to supergene). 1
  • noun hypogene (geology) Formed underground, (often by ascending solutions). 1
  • adjective hypogene formed, taking place, or originating beneath the surface of the earth 0
  • adjective hypogene produced or formed within the earth, as plutonic and metamorphic rocks 0
  • adjective hypogene designating minerals or ore deposits formed by waters ascending from great depths 0

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Origin of hypogene

First appearance:

before 1825
One of the 37% newest English words
1825-35; hypo- + -gene, variant of -gen

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Parts of speech for Hypogene

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

hypogene popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 53% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 74% 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.

hypogene usage trend in Literature

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