franken-

See also: franken and Franken

English

Alternative forms

• Franken-

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.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈfræŋ.kən/, /ˈfræŋ.kɪn/

Prefix

franken-

1. Indicating artificiality or a combination of disparate elements, often terrifying or unattractive; often denoting a GMO ("genetically modified organism") product.

Derived terms

English terms prefixed with franken-

References

• Jesse Sheidlower, editor (2001–2024), “Franken-, prefix.”, in Historical Dictionary of Science Fiction.