genu

Meanings

• adjective

  Honest or genuine. Originating from a genuine source.

  - "He gave a genuine apology."
  - "The painting was a genuine masterpiece."
  - "The product is made from genuine leather."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with genu
junior , superior , quintessential , fervent , serene

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Variants

List of all variants of genu that leads to same result
genera , genus , genuses , form genus , form genuses , type genus , type genuses , et hoc genus omne , et id genus omne

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Etymology

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From Latin 'genu' meaning 'knee' or 'leg'. Figuratively, it came to mean 'authentic' or 'genuine'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'genuine' is also used in heraldry to describe an image that is not stylized or idealized.

2. The term 'genuine' is derived from the Latin word 'genu' meaning 'knee'. This is because a genuine or authentic source was once thought to be one that could be traced back to its origin, which was represented by the knee.

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Related Concepts

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1. authentic: Relating to or being a genuine or original thing.

2. sincere: Genuine and honest in expression or sentiment.

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Culture

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The term 'genuine' has been used extensively in literature and art to describe authenticity, truth, and sincerity.

How to Memorize "genu"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a person being honest and genuine in their actions and words.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'genuine' with 'authentic' or 'real'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic using the first letter of 'genu' and the word 'ine' to remember 'genuine' means 'authentic'.

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