dysgenic
Americanadjective
adjective
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of, relating to, or contributing to a degeneration or deterioration in the fitness and quality of a race or strain
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of or relating to dysgenics
Etymology
Origin of dysgenic
Example Sentences
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It is an undesirable trait, but cannot be considered a dysgenic factor.
From Woman Her Sex and Love Life by Robinson, William J.
The most potent dysgenic influence in the present phase of the sex problem is the conflict between the interests of the individual and the group regulations.
From Taboo and Genetics A Study of the Biological, Sociological and Psychological Foundation of the Family by Knight, Melvin Moses
These are undoubtedly abnormal conditions, and, taken as a general thing, they are dysgenic factors.
From Woman Her Sex and Love Life by Robinson, William J.
It is evident that in the working of old taboos as they have been preserved in our social institutions there are certain dysgenic influences which may well be briefly enumerated.
From Taboo and Genetics A Study of the Biological, Sociological and Psychological Foundation of the Family by Knight, Melvin Moses
If it be so, its claims are unchallengeable; if it be what may contrariwise be called dysgenic, no arguments in its favour are of any avail.
From Woman and Womanhood A Search for Principles by Saleeby, C. W. (Caleb Williams)
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