genetic — relating to genes or heredity
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: relating to genes or heredity
Pronunciation (IPA): /dʒəˈnɛtɪk/
Example Sentences
- My genetic lottery gave me my dad's height and my mom's love for pizza.
- Scientists are studying genetic factors that influence intelligence.
- The genetic similarity between twins is remarkable.
genetic
ADJECTIVE[/dʒəˈnɛtɪk/]
relating to genes or heredity
She laughed exactly like her mother — a genetic echo neither of them had ever noticed.
Every GENE gets a TICK — genetic traits passed on without asking permission. (Every GENE gets automatically TICKed — passed on, confirmed, delivered)
Genetically magnetic — you can't help but feel sympathetic.
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From Greek 'genesis' meaning 'origin' or 'creation', combined with the suffix '-ic' meaning 'relating to'. The term emerged in the late 19th century as genetics developed as a scientific field.
Breakdown
gene (unit of heredity, from Greek genesis) + -tic (adjective suffix meaning 'relating to' or 'of the nature of') = genetic
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📝Examples
“My genetic lottery gave me my dad's height and my mom's love for pizza.”
“Scientists are studying genetic factors that influence intelligence.”
“The genetic similarity between twins is remarkable.”
“My genetic predisposition to drama comes from both sides of my family.”
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