epigene

adjective

ep·​i·​gene

ˈepəˌjēn

1

of a crystal : not natural to the substance in which it is found

2

: formed, originating, or taking place on or not far below the surface of the earth

—opposed to hypogene

Word History

Etymology

French épigène, from Greek epigenēs growing after, from epigignesthai to be born after

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