Endogenous
[en-DAH-jən-əs]
Part of speech: adjective
Origin: Latin, 19th century
1.
Having an internal cause or origin.
2.
Confined within a group or society.
Examples of Endogenous in a sentence
"The endogenous variables are unable to be changed."
"The values of diversity, respect, and compassion are endogenous to this company."
About Endogenous
Endogenous and exogenous are often used as points of contrast. "Endo" means inside and "exo" means outside. Paired with "genous," producing or originating in, you have the words that describe if something has an internal (endogenous) or external (exogenous) cause.
Did you Know?
Endogenous is a term most often used in biology to describe something with an internal cause or origin. If used in a social sciences capacity, it means a trait found within a certain group or society.
