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gene

noun

/dʒiːn/

Meaning

A unit of heredity in living organisms, transferred from parent to offspring, determining traits.

Eye color is influenced by genes inherited from parents.

in one's genes

DNA, chromosome, heredity, trait, genome

environment, nurture

gene mutation, gene therapy, human gene, dominant gene

A low, flat ship used in ancient times, often with sails and oars; also, a kitchen on a ship or airc...

A meeting of an official body, especially a legislature, council, or court of law, to conduct its bu...

A person who acts as a link between buyers and sellers, often in business deals.

The art or science of designing and constructing buildings.

animal flesh used as food

A lack of compatibility or similarity between two or more facts or claims; inconsistency.