allele

noun /ə'lil/

Definition
(genetics) either of a pair (or series) of alternative forms of a gene that can occupy the same locus on a particular chromosome and that control the same character
Example
Here is an example sentence using 'allele': She showed great allele during the competition.
Etymology
No etymology available.

Quick Facts

Palindrome
No
Compound Word
No
Proper Noun
No
Rare
No
Archaic
No
Obsolete
No
Slang
No
Vowels
3
Consonants
3
Length
6

Word Statistics

Length
6
Syllables
2
Scrabble Score
Frequency
2.02

Word Characteristics