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-gen
1- a combining form meaning “that which produces,” used in the formation of compound words:
endogen; hydrogen.
gen.
2abbreviation for
- gender.
- general.
- genitive.
- genus.
Gen.
3abbreviation for
- Military. General.
- Bible. Genesis.
- Geneva.
-gen
1suffix forming nouns
- producing or that which produces
hydrogen
- something produced
carcinogen
gen
2/ dʒɛn /
noun
- informal.information See also gen up
give me the gen on your latest project
Gen.
3abbreviation for
- General
- Bible Genesis
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Word History and Origins
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Word History and Origins
Origin of -gen1
via French -gène, from Greek -genēs born
Origin of -gen2
C20: from gen ( eral information )
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Example Sentences
Gen Rob Bonta is often mentioned.
From Los Angeles Times
"We have confiscated large numbers of weapons and explosive materials," says the PA's Brig Gen Anwar Rajab.
From BBC
Gen Rajab said some of the "outlaws" who had "hijacked" the Jenin camp had been arrested and that others with pending cases would be brought to justice.
From BBC
"What would be the harm in that?" says Gen Rajab.
From BBC
Gen Rajab also accuses Iran of backing and funding the armed groups in the camp.
From BBC
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