| gene |
a tiny section of a chromosome. A gene causes a particular characteristic, such as eye color or hair color, to be passed on from parent to offspring. |
| genera |
a plural of "genus." |
| general |
relating to all or most of something or of some group; not limited to any particular thing or member. [4 definitions] |
| generalize |
to come to a broad idea or rule about something after considering particular facts. [3 definitions] |
| generally |
for the most part. [2 definitions] |
| generate |
to bring into being or to produce. |
| generation |
the entire group of people who were born around the same time. [3 definitions] |
| generator |
a machine or device that produces electricity or other energy. [2 definitions] |
| generic |
applying to all members of a particular group. [2 definitions] |
| generosity |
the condition of being willing and ready to give. |
| generous |
willing to give or share; not selfish. [3 definitions] |
| genetic |
of, concerning, caused by, or influenced by heredity, especially by genes. |
| genetics |
(used with a singular verb) the science that studies how characteristics are passed on from parent to offspring. Genetics is concerned with the influence of genes on the appearance, development, and evolution of plants and animals. |
| genial |
cheerful and friendly. [2 definitions] |
| genie |
a spirit, often in human form, that will grant one's wishes. Genies are sometimes written about in Arabian literature. |
| genius |
an unusual ability to think or create in ways that go far beyond what most people can do. [2 definitions] |
| gentile |
(sometimes capitalized) a person who is not Jewish. |
| gentle |
kind; generous; mild. [4 definitions] |
| gentleman |
a polite and honorable man. [3 definitions] |
| gentlewoman |
a polite and honorable woman. [2 definitions] |
| gently |
softly or mildly; not harshly. |