-gene
See also: Appendix:Variations of "gene"
English
Etymology
From French -gène and German -gen, from Latin -genus and Ancient Greek -γενής (-genḗs).
Suffix
-gene
- describes something which is formed in a certain way or produces something
Synonyms
- (producer): -gen
Derived terms
English terms suffixed with -gene
Related terms
Italian
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /d͡ʒe.ne/ (stress falls on the preceding syllable)
- Hyphenation: -ge‧ne
Suffix
-gene
- (largely obsolete) alternative form of -geno
Derived terms
Italian terms suffixed with -gene
Further reading
- -gene in Treccani.it – Vocabolario Treccani on line, Istituto dell'Enciclopedia Italiana