genetic relationship

American  

noun

Historical Linguistics.

1. the relationship that exists between languages that have developed from a single earlier language.

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Etymology

Origin of genetic relationship

First recorded in 1875–80

Example Sentences

Today, many Swahili people have little genetic relationship with the medieval individuals in the study.

From Science Magazine

On the biological “tree of life” — which classifies organisms to describe their evolutionary and genetic relationship to one another — insects fall under the branch, or phylum, called Arthropods, one of the 40 branches of the Animal Kingdom.

From Reuters

He submitted DNA samples to prove he shares a genetic relationship with his children, which he hoped would speed up processing.

From New York Times

“We are trying to use these faces to see if the resemblance between certain traits could point us towards a shared genetic relationship” among the bodies, Ms. Bruno said.

From New York Times

In 2014, a state appeals court unanimously approved a case involving a woman married to her mother’s half-brother, noting the genetic relationship was the equivalent of first cousins.

From Fox News