-geny

a combining form meaning “origin,” used in the formation of compound words: phylogeny.

Nearby words

-genesis, -genetic, -genic, -genin, -genous, -geny, -gerous, -glot, -gnathous, -gnomy, -gnosis

Origin of -geny

From the Greek word -geneia, dating back to 1885–90. See -gen, -y³

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British Dictionary definitions for -geny

-geny

n combining form

indicating origin or manner of developmentphylogeny

Derived Forms

-genic, adj combining form

Word Origin for -geny

from Greek -geneia, from -genēs born

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Medicine definitions for -geny

-geny

suff.

Production; generation; origin:ontogeny.