Meaning & Definition of word "Gen"

Gen

/dʒɛn/

1. Short for generation, often used to refer to a type or model of something, especially in technology.
- Example: The latest gen of smartphones includes many advanced features.
2. A prefix used in various terms to indicate origin or kind.
- Example: The term 'genetic' refers to the origin of traits through genes.
3. In some contexts, refers to a person who generates content, often used informally.
- Example: She is a popular gen on social media, known for her makeup tutorials.

1. To generate or produce something, often used in slang.
- Example: They gen new ideas for their project every week.

Shortened form of 'generation' or derived from Latin 'genus', meaning 'kind, type'.

gen X:

Refers to the generation of people born approximately between 1965 and 1980.

gen Y:

Refers to the generation of people born approximately between 1981 and 1996, also known as Millennials.

gen Z:

Refers to the generation of people born approximately between 1997 and 2012.

generation:

The act of producing offspring or the group of individuals born at the same time.

genetics:

The study of heredity and the variation of inherited characteristics.

Meaning: A casual reference to being generous or kind.

Example Sentence: That was so gen of you to help out.

Meaning: Referring to something being cool or good.

Example Sentence: That new track is gen!