exogenous

The definition of exogenous is developing from the outside.

(adjective)

An example of exogenous used as an adjective is in the phrase "an exogenous shell," which means a shell on the outside.

See exogenous in Webster's New World College Dictionary

adjective

developing from without; originating externally
Biol. of or relating to external factors, as food or light, that have an effect upon an organism

Origin: exogen + -ous

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See exogenous in American Heritage Dictionary 4

adjective

Origin:

Origin: French exogène

Origin: : Greek exō-, exo-

Origin: + French -gène, -gen

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