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genetic

 

[ dʒəˈnɛtɪk ]

Adjective / Noun
Context #1 | Adjective

biology

Relating to genes or heredity.

Synonyms

gene-related, hereditary, inherited

Examples of usage

  • The genetic code determines the characteristics of an organism.
  • Genetic mutations can lead to inherited diseases.
  • Genetic testing can reveal predispositions to certain conditions.
Context #2 | Noun

biology

The study of genes and heredity.

Synonyms

genetics, heredity, inheritance

Examples of usage

  • She specialized in genetic research.
  • Geneticists study the inheritance of traits.

Translations

Translations of the word "genetic" in other languages:

🇵🇹 genético

🇮🇳 आनुवंशिक

🇩🇪 genetisch

🇮🇩 genetik

🇺🇦 генетичний

🇵🇱 genetyczny

🇯🇵 遺伝的

🇫🇷 génétique

🇪🇸 genético

🇹🇷 genetik

🇰🇷 유전적인

🇸🇦 وراثي

🇨🇿 genetický

🇸🇰 genetický

🇨🇳 遗传的

🇸🇮 genetski

🇮🇸 erfðafræðilegur

🇰🇿 генетикалық

🇬🇪 გენეტიკური

🇦🇿 genetik

🇲🇽 genético

Etymology

The word 'genetic' originates from the Greek word 'genetikos', meaning 'relative to birth or origin'. It was first used in the early 20th century in the field of biology to describe the study of heredity and variation in organisms. The discovery of DNA and the mapping of the human genome have since revolutionized genetic research, leading to advancements in medicine, agriculture, and evolutionary biology.

See also: genealogy, genes, genesis.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #3,517, this word is part of upper-intermediate vocabulary. While not among the most basic terms, it appears often enough to be valuable for advanced communication.