exógeno
1. Originating or produced outside; caused by external factors or external to a system
The exogenic processes of erosion shaped the landscape over millions of years.
Os processos exógenos de erosão moldaram a paisagem ao longo de milhões de anos.
2. In geology, relating to processes that occur on or near the Earth's surface caused by external agents like water, wind, or ice
Weathering and erosion are exogenic geological processes.
O intemperismo e a erosão são processos geológicos exógenos.
3. In economics and social sciences, influenced by factors external to the system being studied
The model accounts for both endogenous and exogenic variables.
O modelo leva em conta variáveis tanto endógenas quanto exógenas.
The term 'exogenic' is predominantly used in scientific and academic contexts, particularly in geology, geomorphology, and economics. While 'exogenous' is more common in everyday English, 'exogenic' maintains specific technical usage in geological sciences. In Portuguese-speaking countries, 'exógeno' is the standard equivalent used across both Brazil and Portugal in scientific literature and educational settings.
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