kratogen

noun

krat·​o·​gen

ˈkrȧtəjə̇n,

-ˌjen

plural -s

: a region that has remained undisturbed while an adjacent area has been affected by mountain-making movements compare orogen

kratogenic

¦⸗⸗¦jenik

adjective

Word History

Etymology

German, from krato- (from Greek kratos mastery, strength) + -gen

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