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genotype.

The part (DNA sequence) of the genetic makeup of an organism which determines a specific characteristic (phenotype) of that organism.

8 characters3 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun/ˈdʒɛnəʊˌtaɪp/Received-Pronunciation/ˈdʒɛnəˌtaɪp/Received-Pronunciation/ˈd͡ʒinoʊˌtaɪp/General-American/ˈd͡ʒinəˌtaɪp/General-American
  1. The part (DNA sequence) of the genetic makeup of an organism which determines a specific characteristic (phenotype) of that organism.

  2. A group of organisms having the same genetic constitution.

Where this word comes from

From geno- + -type.

verb/ˈdʒɛnəʊˌtaɪp/Received-Pronunciation/ˈdʒɛnəˌtaɪp/Received-Pronunciation/ˈd͡ʒinoʊˌtaɪp/General-American/ˈd͡ʒinəˌtaɪp/General-American
  1. To determine the genotype of.

    transitive
Where this word comes from

From geno- + -type.

noun/ˈdʒɛnəʊˌtaɪp/Received-Pronunciation/ˈdʒɛnəˌtaɪp/Received-Pronunciation/ˈd͡ʒinoʊˌtaɪp/General-American/ˈd͡ʒinəˌtaɪp/General-American
  1. The type species of a genus; generitype.

    obsolete
Where this word comes from

Blend of genus + type.

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