1 bring into existence; produce, evolve.
2 produce (electricity).
3 Math. (of a point or line or surface conceived as moving) make (a line or surface or solid).
4 Math. & Linguistics produce (a set or sequence of items) by the formulation and application of precise criteria.
Derivatives:
generable adj.
Etymology: L generare beget (as GENUS)
Useful english dictionary. 2012.