Allelic

7 lettersadjectiverare

Updated June 2026

Definition

Of or relating to alleles, the alternative gene variants that occupy the same chromosomal locus.

“The allelic variation between the two siblings explained their different blood types.”

Pronunciation

Syllables

al·lel·ic

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Synonyms

genetic

Word Game Tips

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Wordle

Double L in position 2-3 and ends in -IC, a useful pattern to remember for genetics vocabulary.

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Scrabble

Worth 9 points, the C on the end can hook onto bonus squares if placed carefully.

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allylic

Words you can make from Allelic

Shorter words formed from the letters in “allelic”.

alice allie calli celia cella celli elaic ileac ileal leila lelia lilac acle aiel aile alce alec alle call ceil cell cill eila elia

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