Definition of ENDOGENOUS

endogenous

Meanings

Adjective

  • of or resembling an endogen
  • derived or originating internally

Adj

  • Produced, originating or growing from within.
  • Of a natural process: caused by factors within the body.

Origin / Etymology

From endogen + -ous or endo- + -genous. Piecewise doublet of indigenous.

Antonyms

exogenic, exogenous

Scrabble Score: 12

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Words With Friends Score: 16

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