CEFR word level
What CEFR level is “genes”?
Estimated level
C1
advanced
“genes” is roughly the #5226 most common English word, which puts it at an estimated C1 level.
Meaning
noun. A segment of DNA or RNA from a cell's or an organism's genome, that may take several forms and thus parameterizes a phenomenon, in general the structure of a protein; locus.
Example: A change in a gene is reflected in the protein or RNA molecule that it codes for.
How the level is decided
The level is an estimate based on word frequency: the more common a word is in everyday English, the lower its CEFR level. “genes” sits in the C1 band. It is a quick guide for choosing what to study, not an official CEFR rating. Check any other word or a whole list with the word level checker.
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