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genetic
[ juh-net-ik ]
/ dʒəˈnɛt ɪk /
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adjective
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-genetic
a suffix of adjectives corresponding to nouns ending in -genesis: parthenogenetic.
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British Dictionary definitions for genetic
genetic
genetical
/ (dʒɪˈnɛtɪk) /
adjective
of or relating to genetics, genes, or the origin of something
Derived forms of genetic
genetically, adverbWord Origin for genetic
C19: from genesis
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