franken- en · X
Pronunciation
- /ˈfræŋ.kən/
- /ˈfræŋ.kɪn/
Etymology
Back-formation from Frankenstein. The prefix references the 1818 novel Frankenstein; or, The Modern Prometheus, in which the mad scientist Victor Frankenstein creates a monster out of various human body parts.
Meanings
- (morpheme) Indicating artificiality or a combination of disparate elements, often terrifying or unattractive; often denoting a GMO ("genetically modified organism") product.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Franken- | alternative | lexicographic |
wikipedia: Frankenstein; or, The Modern Prometheus · wikipedia: Victor Frankenstein