genetic

[ juh-net-ik ]

/ dʒəˈnɛt ɪk /

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adjective

Biology. pertaining or according to genetics.

of, relating to, or produced by genes; genic.

of, relating to, or influenced by geneses or origins.

Also ge·net·i·cal.

Origin of genetic

First recorded in 1825–35; gene(sis) + -tic

OTHER WORDS FROM genetic

ge·net·i·cal·ly, adverb hy·per·ge·net·ic, adjective hy·per·ge·net·i·cal, adjective hy·per·ge·net·i·cal·ly, adverb

hy·per·ge·net·i·cal·ness, noun non·ge·net·ic, adjective non·ge·net·i·cal, adjective non·ge·net·i·cal·ly, adverb

Words nearby genetic

genesic, genesis, genet, genethliac, genethlialogy, genetic, genetic amplification, genetic association, genetic code, genetic counseling, genetic counselling

Example sentences from the Web for genetically

He created his own crowd-funding platform for genetically modified organisms (GMOs), which has yet to be launched.

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Those with the disease have some cells that are genetically normal and some with the mutation.

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Last but not least, the Inhumans are a genetically advanced “inhuman race” that was formed via experimentation by the alien Kree.

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Cute labels saying products haven't been genetically modified are designed to profit off of fear, not protect you with science.

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The trade group has fought mandatory labeling of genetically modified foods.

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And when all its stable varieties were set out it added plants which were genetically unstable.

The Forgotten Planet |Murray Leinster
Locally they grade into cannel coal, with which they are genetically related.

The Economic Aspect of Geology |C. K. Leith
But tormals have certain useful, genetically transmitted talents which make them much more valuable than mere companions or pets.

Pariah Planet |Murray Leinster
In no case have we a series of designs which are known to be, so to speak, genetically related.

Evolution in Art |Alfred C. Haddon
The interesting thing is that Gegenbaur defines it genetically.

Form and Function |E. S. (Edward Stuart) Russell

British Dictionary definitions for genetically

genetic

genetical

/ (dʒɪˈnɛtɪk) /

adjective

of or relating to genetics, genes, or the origin of something

Derived forms of genetic

genetically, adverb

Word Origin for genetic

C19: from genesis

Medical definitions for genetically

genetic

[ jə-nĕt′ĭk ]

adj.

Of or relating to genetics or genes.

Affecting or affected by genes, as a disorder or deficiency.

Of, relating to, or influenced by the origin or development of something; ontogenic.

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