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Genetic has 5 different meanings across 1 category:

Adjective

Definitions
Adjective
1

occurring among members of a family usually by heredity

"an inherited disease"

"familial traits"

"genetically transmitted features"

2

of or relating to or produced by or being a gene

"genic combinations"

"genetic code"

3

pertaining to or referring to origin

"genetic history reconstructs the origins of a literary work"

4

of or relating to the science of genetics

"genetic research"

5

Relating to genetics or genes.

"The genetic makeup of the rare butterfly was analyzed to understand how its unique colors are inherited."

In plain English: Genetic means relating to the genes that determine your physical traits and characteristics.

"The doctor explained that her eye color is genetic and runs in her family."

Usage: Use "genetic" to describe traits, conditions, or factors that are inherited through DNA rather than acquired during life. Avoid using it to mean "hereditary" in casual conversation when you simply want to say something runs in the family, as "genetic" specifically refers to the biological mechanism of inheritance.

Example Sentences
"The doctor explained that her eye color is genetic and runs in her family." adj
"The genetic code determines how traits are passed from parents to children." adj
"She took a genetic test to learn about her family history." adj
"Genetic factors can influence whether you have curly or straight hair." adj
Related Terms
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Origin

The word genetic comes from the Ancient Greek genetikós, which means "pertaining to birth" and is derived from génesis ("origin") and gígnomai ("I come into being"). It was coined in a similar fashion to words like antithesis, reflecting its roots in the concept of coming into existence.

Rhyming Words
tic otic etic ictic mutic lotic attic ontic istic vatic octic latic metic artic ustic matic votic retic optic nitic
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