epeirogeny

noun

ep·​ei·​rog·​e·​ny ˌe-ˌpī-ˈrä-jə-nē How to pronounce epeirogeny (audio)
plural epeirogenies
: the deformation of the earth's crust by which the broader features of relief are produced
epeirogenic adjective
epeirogenically adverb

Word History

Etymology

Greek ēpeiros mainland, continent + English -geny

First Known Use

1890, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of epeirogeny was in 1890

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Cite this Entry

“Epeirogeny.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/epeirogeny. Accessed 28 Mar. 2024.

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