> They're both ancient Greek They are both modern english words even if they have roots in ancient greek. > but different grammatical genders: neon (νέον) is

> They're both ancient Greek They are both modern english words even if they have roots in ancient greek. > but different grammatical genders: neon (νέον) is neuter, while γένεσις is feminine. νέον and γένεσις are gendered but neon and genesis are not.