Autochthonous (Adjective)
Meaning 1
Of rocks, deposits, etc.; found where they and their constituents were formed.
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- The autochthonous rocks were found to have formed in the same location where they were discovered.
- The geologists were able to identify the autochthonous deposits by analyzing the surrounding rock formations.
- The study revealed that the autochthonous minerals had been formed through a complex geological process.
- The researchers concluded that the autochthonous sedimentary rocks were a result of ancient erosion and deposition.
- The autochthonous ore deposits were found to be rich in valuable minerals and metals.
Antonyms
Meaning 2
Originating where it is found; "the autochthonal fauna of Australia includes the kangaroo"; "autochthonous rocks and people and folktales"; "endemic folkways"; "the Ainu are indigenous to the northernmost islands of Japan".
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- The autochthonous flora of the island has been preserved due to its remote location and lack of human interference.
- The museum features an exhibit on the autochthonous cultures of the Amazon rainforest, highlighting their unique traditions and customs.
- The autochthonous wildlife of the Galapagos Islands has fascinated scientists and tourists alike for centuries.
- The Ainu are an autochthonous people who have lived in the northernmost islands of Japan for thousands of years.
- The autochthonous music of the region is characterized by the use of traditional instruments and melodies that have been passed down through generations.