Transcription
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [soo-per-jeen]
- /ˈsu pərˌdʒin/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [soo-per-jeen]
- /ˈsu pərˌdʒin/
Definitions of supergene word
- adjective supergene formed by descending waters, as mineral or ore deposits (opposed to hypogene). 1
- noun supergene a portion of a chromosome consisting of linked genes that act as a single unit of inheritance. 1
- noun supergene a cluster of closely-related genes, often with connected functions 0
- adjective supergene (of a mineral) deposited by downward flow of groundwater 0
- adjective supergene (of a chemical process or enrichment) involving or caused by minerals deposited during downward flow of groundwater 0
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Origin of supergene
First appearance:
before 1945 One of the 6% newest English words
1945-50; super- + -gene, as in hypogene
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Parts of speech for Supergene
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supergene popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 54% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.
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