anthropogenic

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The definition of anthropogenic is something that is made by humans.

(adjective)

An example of something that could be considered anthropogenic are excessive greenhouse gasses.

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See anthropogenic in Webster's New World College Dictionary

adjective

  1. of anthropogenesis
  2. caused by man, as air pollution

See anthropogenic in American Heritage Dictionary 4

adjective
  1. Of or relating to anthropogenesis.
  2. Caused by humans: anthropogenic degradation of the environment.

Related Forms:

  • anˌthro·po·genˈi·cal·ly adverb

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