DNA B2 Topic:Biology & Genetics US /ˌdiˌɛnˈeɪ/ UK /ˌdiːɛnˈeɪ/ See IPA manual Freq #1927 Meanings 1 noun The substance in living cells that carries genetic information and passes on characteristics. The suspect was identified from DNA found at the scene. 2 noun The basic nature or essential character of a person or organisation. Helping others is part of this charity's DNA. Etymology AI details An initialism of the various terms listed below. The verb sense is derived from noun etymology 2, phrase sense 7. Topics Biology & Genetics Materials & Substances External links Google Images Cambridge Dictionary Wiktionary # DNA **Type:** Word **Level:** B2 **Part of speech:** noun **IPA (US):** /ˌdiˌɛnˈeɪ/ **IPA (UK):** /ˌdiːɛnˈeɪ/ **Frequency rank:** 1927 ## Meanings 1. The substance in living cells that carries genetic information and passes on characteristics. 2. The basic nature or essential character of a person or organisation. ## Examples - The suspect was identified from DNA found at the scene. - Helping others is part of this charity's DNA. ## Etymology An initialism of the various terms listed below. The verb sense is derived from noun etymology 2, phrase sense 7. ## AI Etymology DNA: An initialism of the various terms listed below. The verb sense is derived from noun etymology 2, phrase sense 7. In current use, the main senses are “The substance in living cells that carries genetic information and passes on characteristics” and “The basic nature or essential character of a person or organisation”. ## Topics - Biology & Genetics - Materials & Substances markdown