genic

1 of 2

adjective

gen·​ic ˈjē-nik  ˈje- 

: genetic sense 2b

genically

ˈjē-ni-k(ə-)lē 

ˈje-

adverb

-genic

2 of 2

adjective combining form

1

: producing : forming

carcinogenic

2

: produced by : formed from

biogenic

3

[photogenic] : suitable for production or reproduction by (such) a medium

telegenic

Examples of genic in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Adjective

This would homogenize the variance in that genic region within the population in question (East Asians), as the numerous other haplotypes would decline in proportion. —Razib Khan, Discover Magazine, 7 Dec. 2010

Instead of classic hard sweeps, researchers are suggesting that there may also be many 'soft' sweeps, where selection draws upon the well of standing genic variation. —Razib Khan, Discover Magazine, 26 Nov. 2011

All of this social-genic visual fabric had been craftily woven to maximize phygital amplification. —Luke Leitch, Vogue, 24 Sep. 2021

The Ocean Cleanup’s profile has been elevated by its media-genic founder and leader. —James Rainey /, NBC News, 13 June 2018

Word History

Etymology

Adjective

gene + -ic entry 1

Adjective combining form

International Scientific Vocabulary -gen & -geny + -ic entry 1

First Known Use

Adjective

1918, in the meaning defined above

Medical Definition

genic

adjective

gen·​ic ˈjēn-ik  ˈjen- 

: genetic sense 2

genically

-i-k(ə-)lē 

adverb