genic
[ jen-ik ]
Origin of genic
1Words Nearby genic
Other definitions for -genic (2 of 2)
-genic
a combining form often corresponding to nouns ending in -gen or -geny, with the following senses: “producing or causing” (hallucinogenic); “produced or caused by” (cosmogenic); “pertaining to a gene or genes” (polygenic); “pertaining to suitability for reproduction by a medium” (telegenic).
Origin of -genic
2- Compare -genous.
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British Dictionary definitions for genic (1 of 2)
genic
/ (ˈdʒɛnɪk) /
adjective
of or relating to a gene or genes
British Dictionary definitions for -genic (2 of 2)
-genic
adj combining form
relating to production or generation: carcinogenic
well suited to or suitable for: photogenic
Origin of -genic
2from -gen + -ic
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