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“Gene” or “Jean”

gene / jean are similar-sounding terms with different meanings (referred to as homophones). To better understand the differences, see below for definitions, pronunciation guides, and example sentences using each term.

Definitions

What each term means

Same sound, different spellings and meanings, shown with a pronunciation guide for each term.

gene jh·IY·n

  • noun(genetics) a segment of DNA that is involved in producing a polypeptide chain; it can include regions preceding and following the coding DNA as well as introns between the exons; it is considered a unit of heredity.

jean jh·IY·n

  • noun(usually plural) close-fitting trousers of heavy denim for manual work or casual wear.
Usage

Examples in context

Real sentences for each spelling. Hover an example to copy it.

“gene”

  • In 2005 a gene was identified (named Meisetz) that
  • the expression of a conserved gene (Pax-258 gene), which is also
  • single nucleotide polymorphisms of this gene are significantly associated with altered
  • The highway is named the Gene Snyder Freeway (originally named the
  • President in October, 2013; Dr. Gene Wilkes of Legacy Church of
  • have been found for this gene.
  • cases after the conviction of Gene Morrison, "a fraudster who conned
  • Features Gene Simmons, Paul Stanley and Bill
  • The protein encoded by this gene is a urate transporter and
  • Reconstructing Differentially Co-expressed Gene Modules and Regulatory Networks of

“jean”

  • Jean de Masies, who annotated a
  • through the APT Institute include Jean Shin’s installation of neckties and
  • Jean de Lery (French, 1534–1611) was
  • and imagery provoked attacks by Jean Gerson, Christine de Pizan and
  • de Nangis), with Renée Doria, Jeanne Rinella, Henri Médus, Adrien Legros,
  • Jean Leduc as Jean
  • Rykiel, Thierry Mugler, Claude Montana, Jean Paul Gaultier and Christian Lacroix.
  • Massenet's Hérodiade (Jean), with Andréa Guiot, Mimi Aarden,
  • par Guillaume de Lorris et Jean de Meun.
  • Jean Wrigley

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