gene- root words — words with the gene- root

The root gene- comes from Greek genea, meaning lineage, generation. 3 words in Dendril are built from it, including genealogical, genealogies, genealogy. Dendril shows them on a free interactive word map — no signup, no ads.

Words that use the gene- root

Explore words with gene- — words containing the gene- root and sharing its sense of "lineage, generation". Examples include genealogical, genealogies, genealogy. Click any word to see its own roots, definition, and related words.

What does gene- mean?

The gene- root means lineage, generation, from Greek genea. Recognizing it helps you decode and remember the many English words built on this root.