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geomorphogeny

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geo·​morphogeny | \ ¦jē(ˌ)ō + \

Definition of geomorphogeny

: a science that deals with the genesis of earth forms

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History and Etymology for geomorphogeny

International Scientific Vocabulary ge- + morphogeny; originally formed as French géomorphogénie

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“Geomorphogeny.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/geomorphogeny. Accessed 16 Aug. 2022.

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