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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

gene

/ˈdʒiːn/ noun · British & US
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What does gene mean?

noun

A unit of heredity; a segment of DNA that is passed on from one generation to the next and is responsible for a particular characteristic or trait. A gene is a basic unit of heredity that is passed from one generation to the next.

Example

"The gene that determines eye color is located on chromosome 15."

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