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Gene

usgb/dʒiːn/Volume
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Usage in Metaphors

The word 'gene' can metaphorically describe non-biological traits, like behaviors or preferences assumed to be inherited.

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She has a gene for music; her entire family are musicians.
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Not Always Visible

'Gene' can refer to traits that are not always obvious; some genes can be 'silent' or not expressed.

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Just because you can't roll your tongue doesn't mean you don't carry the gene.
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Cultural Relevance

In discussions about nature vs. nurture, 'gene' often represents the 'nature' aspect of the debate.

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His athleticism isn't just training; it's in his genes.
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