"franken-" meaning in English

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Prefix

IPA: /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. Etymology templates: {{back-form|en|Frankenstein}} Back-formation from Frankenstein Head templates: {{head|en|prefix|head=|sort=}} franken-, {{en-prefix}} franken-
  1. Indicating artificiality or a combination of disparate elements, often terrifying or unattractive; often denoting a GMO ("genetically modified organism") product. Wikipedia link: Frankenstein; or, The Modern Prometheus, Victor Frankenstein Tags: morpheme Synonyms: Franken-

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