Genesis
7 lettersnounmoderateUpdated June 2026
Definition
The origin or beginning of something, or the process of coming into being. It is also the name of the first book of the Bible.
“The genesis of the project can be traced back to a conversation five years ago.”
Pronunciation
IPA
/ˈd͡ʒɛ.nə.səs/
Syllables
gen·e·sis
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Contains three E vowels and common letter pattern
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Worth 8 points; good for managing vowel-heavy racks
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