Definition

The act of being born or the condition of being born; it refers to one's origin or birth circumstances.

Example

Her geniture was celebrated in the family as a sign of good fortune.

Conversation

Have you ever thought about the concept of geniture in different cultures?

Not really, what do you mean by that?

Well, it's interesting how some societies celebrate birth and geniture with unique traditions.

That's true! I love learning about how different cultures view family and origins.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Geniture → It is formed from "gen" (from Latin "genus", meaning birth or kind) and "-iture" (a suffix used to form nouns indicating a state or condition). The word "geniture" refers to the state or condition of being born or the act of birth.

Memory Tip

Think of 'gen' relating to 'birth' — that's why 'geniture' refers to the state of being born.

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