genetic

¹

[ juh-net-ik ]

adjective

1. Biology. pertaining or according to genetics.
2. of, relating to, or produced by genes; genic.
3. of, relating to, or influenced by geneses or origins.

-genetic

²

1. a suffix of adjectives corresponding to nouns ending in -genesis:

   parthenogenetic.

genetic

/ dʒɪˈnɛtɪk /

adjective

1. of or relating to genetics, genes, or the origin of something

Derived Forms

• geˈnetically, adverb

Other Words From

• ge·neti·cal·ly adverb
• hyper·ge·netic adjective
• hyper·ge·neti·cal adjective
• hyper·ge·neti·cal·ly adverb
• hyper·ge·neti·cal·ness noun
• nonge·netic adjective
• nonge·neti·cal adjective
• nonge·neti·cal·ly adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of genetic¹

First recorded in 1825–35; gene(sis) + -tic

Word History and Origins

Origin of genetic¹

C19: from genesis

Example Sentences

Doctors say the earlier menopause is a result of nutritional and environmental circumstances as well as genetic factors.

From BBC

My daughter was born with a rare genetic disorder and attends weekly medical therapies as well as periodic visits with a half dozen specialists.

From Los Angeles Times

It offers genetic testing from DNA, with ancestry breakdown and personalised health insights.

From BBC

The struggling genetic testing company 23andMe says it will cut 40% of its workforce, or 200 jobs, as it fights for survival.

From BBC

Genetic testing can give clues about the causes of congenital abnormalities, but the hospital does not have the facilities, and results are often not conclusive.

From BBC

Related Words

• ancestral
• hereditary
• historical