Definition

Relating to or originating from living organisms.

Example

The biogenous materials in the soil help support plant growth.

Conversation

Did you know that some materials are biogenous and come from living organisms?

Really? I never thought about it that way.

Yeah, it’s fascinating how nature produces these things.

Absolutely! It makes you appreciate the environment even more.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Biogenous → It is formed from "bio-" (from Greek "bios", meaning life) and "genus" (from Greek "genesis", meaning origin or creation). The word "biogenous" refers to something that originates from living organisms.

Memory Tip

Think of 'bio-' meaning life and 'genus' meaning origin — so biogenous refers to something that comes from life.

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