Genetically: meaning, definitions and examples

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genetically

 

[ dʒəˈnetɪkli ]

Adverb / Adjective
Context #1 | Adverb

in the context of genetics

In a way that is related to or influenced by genes.

Examples of usage

  • He was genetically predisposed to certain health conditions.
  • The plant was genetically modified to be resistant to pests.
Context #2 | Adverb

in the context of inheritance

Inherited or passed down through genetic material.

Examples of usage

  • She inherited her mother's genetically determined eye color.
  • The disease is believed to be genetically transmitted within the family.
Context #3 | Adjective

in the context of genetics

Relating to genes or heredity.

Examples of usage

  • The study focused on the genetically inherited traits of the population.
  • Genetically modified organisms have been a topic of debate.

Translations

Translations of the word "genetically" in other languages:

🇵🇹 geneticamente

🇮🇳 आनुवंशिक रूप से

🇩🇪 genetisch

🇮🇩 secara genetik

🇺🇦 генетично

🇵🇱 genetycznie

🇯🇵 遺伝的に

🇫🇷 génétiquement

🇪🇸 genéticamente

🇹🇷 genetik olarak

🇰🇷 유전적으로

🇸🇦 وراثيا

🇨🇿 geneticky

🇸🇰 geneticky

🇨🇳 基因地

🇸🇮 genetsko

🇮🇸 erfðafræðilega

🇰🇿 генетикалық

🇬🇪 გენეტიკურად

🇦🇿 genetik olaraq

🇲🇽 genéticamente

Etymology

The word 'genetically' originates from the word 'genetic', which comes from the Latin 'geneticus' and the Greek 'genetikos', meaning 'relative to birth' or 'originating from'. The concept of genetics as a science dates back to the mid-19th century, with Gregor Mendel's experiments on pea plants. The understanding of genetic inheritance and the term 'genetically' have since become fundamental in various fields such as biology, medicine, and agriculture.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranked #11,170, this word falls into high-advanced vocabulary. It appears less frequently but is valuable for expressing precise meanings in specific contexts.