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anthropogenetic

9.7

Caused by people rather than by nature

adjective
/ˌænθrəpoʊdʒəˈnɛtɪk/

Specialized

: antropogénico

Some scientists argue that climate change is largely anthropogenetic rather than a natural process.

Examples

Some scientists argue that climate change is largely anthropogenetic rather than a natural process.
Many environmental problems today are anthropogenetic and require changes in human behavior.
The spread of certain invasive species is considered anthropogenetic due to human transportation.
The anthropogenetic changes in the environment are alarming.
Many scientists study anthropogenetic effects on biodiversity.
Many environmental problems today are anthropogenetic and require changes in human behavior.
The spread of certain invasive species is considered anthropogenetic due to human transportation.

Synonyms

anthropogenic

vsanthropogenetic

Specialized

17 9.1

Change or pollution caused by human activity

is broader, meaning any origin from human activity or influence

Anthropocene

vsanthropogenetic

Specialized

8.9

Relating to changes people cause to Earth's climate and environment

is used for any human-origin influence, not only major planetary effects

How Human-Caused

man-made

27 3.4

anthropogenetic

Specialized

9.7

affected

3.6

natural

∞ 1.0

Surface Forms

anthropogenetic positive

Morphology

anthropogenetic = genetic (semi-transparent) = anthropo + genetic

Formally a prefixation of 'genetic' by 'anthropo-'; the intended sense 'originating from or caused by human activity' is derivable in structure but may be conflated with 'genetic' (genes) or with the more common 'anthropogenic', so learners may only partially infer it.

Etymology

The word anthropogenetic comes from Greek parts anthropo- ('human') and -genetic ('origin' or 'birth'), so it can mean 'caused by people', something that comes from human activity rather than nature.