genic
1 of 2adjective
gen·ic ˈjē-nik 
ˈje-
ˈje- : genetic sense 2b
genically
ˈjē-ni-k(ə-)lē
adverb ˈje-
-genic
2 of 2adjective combining form
1
: producing : forming
carcinogenic
2
: produced by : formed from
biogenic
3
[photogenic] : suitable for production or reproduction by (such) a medium
telegenic
Example Sentences
Recent Examples on the Web
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
Adjective
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-
ˈjen- : genetic sense 2