genetic
/dʤi'netik/
Definition
- Adjective:
- Relating to genes or heredity: Pertaining to the units of heredity (genes) that are passed from parents to offspring and determine an organism's characteristics.
- Relating to the scientific study of heredity (genetics): Concerning the branch of biology that deals with genes, genetic variation, and heredity in living organisms.
- Relating to origin or genesis: Pertaining to the beginning, development, or cause of something.
Examples of Usage
- Adjective:
- Scientists are studying the genetic factors that influence heart disease.
- The genetic code, composed of DNA sequences, contains the instructions for building proteins.
- A genetic mutation can sometimes lead to new traits in a population.
- The researcher presented a genetic analysis of the ancient manuscript's origins.
Advanced Usage
"Genetic predisposition": An increased likelihood of developing a particular disease based on a person's genetic makeup.
- Having a genetic predisposition to diabetes means you should monitor your health closely.
"Genetic material": The molecules, such as DNA or RNA, that carry genetic information.
- Viruses contain genetic material surrounded by a protein coat.
Variants and Related Words
Genetically (adverb): In a way that relates to genes or genetics.
- Some plants are genetically modified to resist pests.
Genetics (noun): The scientific study of genes and heredity.
- She majored in genetics at university.
Synonyms
- Hereditary: Passed down from one's ancestors.
- Inherited: Received from a parent or predecessor.
- Genomic: Relating to the complete set of genes or genetic material in an organism.
Related Phrases
Genetic engineering: The direct manipulation of an organism's genes using biotechnology.
- Genetic engineering has led to advances in medicine and agriculture.
Genetic drift: A mechanism of evolution that causes random changes in the frequency of gene variants in a population.
- In a small population, genetic drift can have a significant effect.
Related Idioms
- Her musical talent seems to be in the genes; her parents are both accomplished musicians.
Adjective
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of or relating to the science of genetics
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genetic research
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pertaining to or referring to origin
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genetic history reconstructs the origins of a literary work
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of or relating to or produced by or being a gene
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genic combinations
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genetic code
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occurring among members of a family usually by heredity
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an inherited disease
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familial traits
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genetically transmitted features
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