Anthropogenic

/ˌæn θrə pəˈdʒɛn ɪk/

Scrabble:21 ptsWWF:25 pts13 letters
Definition of Anthropogenic

adjective

  1. Pertaining to the origin of man, or anthropogeny

    "1952 The cosmogonic and anthropogenic myths are of secondary importance in Yahwistic religiosity. (H. H. Gerth & D. A. Martindale (trans.), M. Weber's Ancient Judaism ix. 227)"

  2. Having its origin in the influence of human activity on nature.

    "Wastewater is any water that has been adversely affected in quality by anthropogenic influence."

Anagrams of Anthropogenic

No exact anagrams found for "anthropogenic". This word has a unique letter combination.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Word Validity & Sources

SOWPODS (International Scrabble): Valid
TWL (US/Canada Scrabble): Valid
Words With Friends: Valid
Last verified: December 2024

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About the Word "Anthropogenic"

Anthropogenic is a 13-letter word that scores 21 points in Scrabble and 25 points in Words With Friends.

Using "Anthropogenic" in Word Games

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