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cis Meaning & Definition

/sɪs/

What Does Cis Mean?

Cis is used as a symbol meaning The function cis(x)=cos⁡x+isin⁡x. As an adjective, it means Having two mutations on two genes on the same chromosome of a homologous pair. As an adjective, it means Cisgender (or sometimes cissexual): not trans (transgender or transsexual) nor non-binary.

Word Facts for Cis

Part of speechsymbol, adjective
Pronunciation/sɪs/
Synonymscommonwealth of independent states
Antonymstrans

Cis Definition (Symbol)

  1. The function cis(x)=cos⁡x+isin⁡x.

Cis as an Adjective

  1. Having two mutations on two genes on the same chromosome of a homologous pair.
  2. Of the side of the Golgi apparatus nearer to the endoplasmic reticulum.
  3. In (or constituting, forming, or describing) a double bond in which the greater radical on both ends is on the same side of the bond.
  4. In (or constituting, forming, or describing) a coordination compound in which the two instances of a particular ligand are adjacent to each other.

    The cis effect is the labilization of ligands which are cis to certain other ligands.

Adjective

  1. Cisgender (or sometimes cissexual): not trans (transgender or transsexual) nor non-binary.

Adjective

  1. Cisgender (or sometimes cissexual): not trans (transgender or transsexual) or non-binary.

Synonyms of Cis

Cis synonyms and antonyms →

Antonyms of Cis

Cis in a Sentence

The cis effect is the labilization of ligands which are cis to certain other ligands.

Word Forms & Grammar

cis (not comparable)

Origin of Cis

Origin 1: From Latin cis (“on this side (of), on the near or same side”). Doublet of he, it, here, hither, and hence.

Origin 2: Clipping of cisgender or cissexual, ultimately from Latin cis.

Common Questions About Cis

Is cis a symbol or an adjective?

Cis is mainly used as a symbol, but it can also be used as an adjective.

What is another word for cis?

You can replace cis with words such as commonwealth of independent states. See the full list of cis synonyms and antonyms.

What is the opposite of cis?

The opposite of cis is trans.

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