word
anthropogenic
an-throh-poh-JEN-ik
ˌænθrəpoʊˈdʒɛnɪkListen
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Syllable breakdown
anthropogenic
Dictionary meaning
Originating in human activity — especially referring to climate change and pollution.
History and origin
Greek — 'anthropos' (human) + 'genesis' (origin).
Examples
- Scientific consensus attributes anthropogenic emissions as the primary driver of global warming.
Common mispronunciations
an-THROP-oh-jen-ikan-thro-POH-jen-ik
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