Meaning
Of or pertaining to alleles.
Etymology
Origin: Middle English
Etymology tree English allele Proto-Indo-European *-ikos Proto-Italic *-ikos Latin -icuslbor. Old French -iquebor. Middle English -ik English -ic English allelic From allele + -ic.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
allelomorphic
NYT Puzzle Appearances
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