monogenic

mon·o·gen·ic

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [mon-uh-jen-ik]
- /ˌmɒn əˈdʒɛn ɪk/
- /mˌɒnəʊdʒˈenɪk/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [mon-uh-jen-ik]
- /ˌmɒn əˈdʒɛn ɪk/

Definitions of monogenic word

adjective monogenic Biology. bearing either only males or only females. 1
adjective monogenic Genetics. pertaining to a character controlled by one pair of genes. 1
noun monogenic Involving or controlled by a single gene. 1
adjective monogenic of or relating to an inherited character difference that is controlled by a single gene 0
adjective monogenic (of animals) producing offspring of one sex 0
adjective monogenic designating or of a mode of inheritance in which a character is controlled by one pair of genes 0

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Origin of monogenic

First appearance:

before 1855

One of the 30% newest English words

1855-60; mono- + -gen or -gen(y) or gene + -ic

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Parts of speech for Monogenic

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monogenic popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 61% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 54% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

monogenic usage trend in Literature

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