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Linkage

nounid 81336·updated May 18, 2026
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(genetics) traits that tend to be inherited together as a consequence of an association between their genes

polysemous

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Variants

synonym
gene linkage
plural
Linkages
possessive
Linkage's
pluralpossessive
Linkages'

Framework definitions

Wordset Dictionary4 sensesview framework →
§1
the act of linking things together
§2
a mechanical system of rods or springs or pivots that transmits power or motion
§3
(genetics) traits that tend to be inherited together as a consequence of an association between their genes
§4
an associative relation
Legacy lexicon import1 senseview framework →
§1 · legacy_primary
(genetics) traits that tend to be inherited together as a consequence of an association between their genes
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