Antonyms for endogenous


Grammar : Adj
Spell : en-doj-uh-nuh s
Phonetic Transcription : ɛnˈdɒdʒ ə nəs


Definition of endogenous

Origin :
  • 1830, from endo- "within" + -genous "producing."
  • As in interior : adj inside, central
  • As in self : adj individual
  • As in inlying : adj inner
Example sentences :
  • Endogenous stems are those that grow inwardly, from the centre.
  • Extract from : « The Reason Why » by Anonymous
  • The exogenous and endogenous hydatids may coexist in the same bearer.
  • Extract from : « Parasites » by T. Spencer Cobbold
  • We have in the botanical world the exogenous and the endogenous tree.
  • Extract from : « The Palm Tree Blessing » by W. E. Shepard
  • It is an endogenous tree, and the cambium layer does not obtain.
  • Extract from : « The Palm Tree Blessing » by W. E. Shepard
  • Certain it is that if Federation is to be brought about, the movement must be endogenous.
  • Extract from : « Town Life in Australia » by R. E. N. (Richard) Twopeny
  • Endogenous Structures, in botany, are those which arise in the interior of the parent organ.
  • Extract from : « The New Gresham Encyclopedia » by Various
  • A division by fission followed by Endogenous spore formation, characteristic of the Schizosaccharomycetes.
  • Extract from : « Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 10, Slice 3 » by Various
  • The woods are principally eucalypti, as might be supposed, but endogenous trees are found toward the north, and are shown.
  • Extract from : « Lippincott's Magazine of Popular Literature and Science, Volume 22. October, 1878. » by Various
  • Why do endogenous stems chiefly abound in tropical climates?
  • Extract from : « The Reason Why » by Anonymous
  • In animals, he says, the endogenous method is rare, and the customary origin is in an external blastema.
  • Extract from : « The Popular Science Monthly, October, 1900 » by Various

Synonyms for endogenous

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