anorogenic

/ænəˈrɒdʒɛnɪk/

Definitions

1. adjective

Relating to or resulting from processes that do not involve mountain-building or orogenesis.

“The anorogenic plateau is a vast region of low-lying terrain.”

2. noun

A process that involves the formation of a region without the influence of mountain-building.

“The anorogenic activity in the region is a result of tectonic plate movement.”

3. adjective

Describing a type of plateau or region that is formed without the influence of mountain-building or orogenesis.

“The anorogenic plateau is a unique geological feature of the region.”

Synonyms

  • diastrophic
  • epigenetic

Antonyms

  • orogenic
  • tectonic