The root gen
gen means birth, kind, origin. It comes from Latin genus.
8 words built on gen
- Engenderverb
make children
- Genialadjective
of or relating to the chin or median part of the lower jaw
- Genrenoun
a class of art (or artistic endeavor) having a characteristic form or technique
- Heterogeneousadjective
consisting of elements that are not of the same kind or nature
- Homogeneousadjective
all of the same or similar kind or nature
- Indigenousadjective
originating where it is found
- Ingeniousadjective
showing inventiveness and skill
- Ingenuousadjective
characterized by an inability to mask your feelings; not devious