multigenic

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adjective

Describing an inherited characteristic that is specified by a combination of multiple genes.

Similar
polygenic
Opposite
monogenic
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Meanings

adjectivemultigenic (comparative more multigenic, superlative most multigenic)

comparative more multigenic · superlative most multigenic

  1. biologyDescribing an inherited characteristic that is specified by a combination of multiple genes.

    Synonyms: polygenic

Synonyms & antonyms

adjectiveDescribing an inherited characteristic that is specified by a combination of multiple genes.

Similar
polygenic
Opposite
monogenic
Also see
polygenic

Origin

From multi- + -genic.

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APA

multigenic. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 2, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/multigenic

MLA

“multigenic.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/multigenic. Accessed November 2, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “multigenic,” accessed November 2, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/multigenic.

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