genome
/ˈd͡ʒiː.nəʊm/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: genomes
Meaning · English
The complete genetic information (either DNA or, in some viruses, RNA) of an organism.
Noun
Examples
Creating a complete map of the human connectome would therefore be a monumental milestone but not the end of the journey to understanding how our brains work. The achievement will transform neuroscience and serve as the starting point for asking questions we could not otherwise have answered, just a
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “genome” mean?
The complete genetic information (either DNA or, in some viruses, RNA) of an organism.
Is “genome” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.