-geny

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

   phylogeny.

-geny

combining form

1. indicating origin or manner of development

   phylogeny

Derived Forms

• -genic, combining_form:in_adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of -geny¹

From the Greek word -geneia, dating back to 1885–90. See -gen, -y ³

Word History and Origins

Origin of -geny¹

from Greek -geneia, from -genēs born

Example Sentences

This Blitheman perceiving that he had a natural geny to the faculty, spared neither time nor labor to advance it to the utmost.

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I never saw him in the like way, except just that time when Miss Geny had the small pox.'

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He left college without a degree, "his geny being," according to Ant.

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