1. relating to or caused by the formation of mountains
Usage: geological

Examples

• The orogenic processes that created the Himalayas are still active today.
• Orogenic belts are regions where mountain-building forces have been particularly intense.
• The geologist studied orogenic activity along the continental margin.
• Orogenic movements can cause significant changes in the Earth’s crust.
• The Alps formed through orogenic processes millions of years ago.
• Scientists use orogenic models to understand how mountain ranges develop.