What does -gen mean?
-gen means A producer of something, or an agent in the production of something..
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Pronunciation varies by accent · suffix
A producer of something, or an agent in the production of something..
mutagen ― an agent that gives rise to mutations
tormogen ― a cell that forms a socket
Use -gen when its meaning, tone and grammar fit the full sentence. A synonym is not always a direct replacement.
-gen means A producer of something, or an agent in the production of something..
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The opposite depends on the specific sense.
mutagen ― an agent that gives rise to mutations
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