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gen

//ˈɡɛn//
Polishnoun

Definitions

  1. 1.
    gene (theoretical unit of heredity of living organisms; it may take several values and, in principle, predetermines a precise trait of an organism's form (phenotype), such as hair color)
  2. 2.
    literarygene (trait inherited from ancestors)

Synonyms & related words

Related words (2)

Etymology

Internationalism; compare English gene, French gène, German Gen, ultimately from Ancient Greek γενεᾱ́ (geneā́).

Forms

  • genowyadjective
Nominative
Singular
gen
Plural
geny
Genitive
Singular
genu
Plural
genów
Dative
Singular
genowi
Plural
genom
Accusative
Singular
gen
Plural
geny
Instrumental
Singular
genem
Plural
genami
Locative
Singular
genie
Plural
genach
Vocative
Singular
genie
Plural
geny

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