genetic
[juh-net-ik]
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Also ge·net·i·cal.
Origin of genetic
-genetic
- a suffix of adjectives corresponding to nouns ending in -genesis: parthenogenetic.
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Examples from the Web for genetic
Contemporary Examples
The genetic material can grow quickly, but are typically riddled with errors or defects.
But a 2011 study of genetic evidence from 30 ethnic groups in India disproved this theory.
Prevalence depends on context, and sometimes unique advantages outweigh the genetic costs.
Mongooses, Meerkats, and Ants, Oh My! Why Some Animals Keep Mating All in the FamilyHelen Thompson
December 29, 2014
Cryobanks, which screen for genetic disorders and STDs, cost big bucks; see here for some of the charges.
Have Sperm, Will Travel: The ‘Natural Inseminators’ Helping Women Avoid the Sperm BankElizabeth Picciuto
November 29, 2014
Mitochondrial intervention is the practice of replacing DNA that carries a genetic disease.
Want Blue Eyes With That Baby?: The Strange New World of Human ReproductionEleanor Clift
November 24, 2014
Historical Examples
From this start it is easy to develop the genetic concept of social life.
College TeachingPaul Klapper
This work is a study in genetic sociology to be completed in three volumes.
Qril says they recognized you from your genetic pattern—and don't ask me how they did this!
Rebels of the Red PlanetCharles Louis Fontenay
Maya's education was extensive, but it did not include the genetic sciences.
Rebels of the Red PlanetCharles Louis Fontenay
"I can assure you I'm not one of Goat's genetic experiments," he said.
Rebels of the Red PlanetCharles Louis Fontenay
genetic
genetical
- of or relating to genetics, genes, or the origin of something
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Word Origin
C19: from genesis
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Word Origin and History for genetic
adj.
"pertaining to origins," coined 1831 by Carlyle from Greek genetikos "genitive," from genesis "origin" (see genus). Biological sense first recorded in Darwin, 1859. Related: Genetically. Genetical is attested from 1650s.
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Online Etymology Dictionary, © 2010 Douglas Harper
genetic
(jə-nĕt′ĭk)- 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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