eugenics — the study of how to arrange reproduction within a human population to increase the occurrence of heritable characteristics regarded as desirable
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the study of how to arrange reproduction within a human population to increase the occurrence of heritable characteristics regarded as desirable
Pronunciation (IPA): /juːˈdʒenɪks/
Example Sentences
- The professor explained why eugenics is considered a pseudoscience today.
- Movies about perfect societies often explore the dark side of eugenics.
- He jokingly said his dating app used 'reverse eugenics' - attracting all the wrong genes.
eugenics
NOUN[/juːˈdʒenɪks/]
the study of how to arrange reproduction within a human population to increase the occurrence of heritable characteristics regarded as desirable
a genetics professor points to a large family tree diagram showing inherited traits across generations. The diagram displays various human characteristics being tracked through multiple family lines. Students take notes while observing the complex patterns of genetic inheritance. Some students look concerned while others appear curious about the implications. the study of how to arrange reproduction within a human population to increase the occurrence of heritable characteristics regarded as desirable
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From Greek eugenes meaning 'well-born' or 'of good stock.' The term was coined in 1883 by British scientist Francis Galton to describe the study of improving human heredity.
Breakdown
eu- (good, well) + -gen- (birth, race, kind) + -ics (study or practice of)
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📝Examples
“The professor explained why eugenics is considered a pseudoscience today.”
“Movies about perfect societies often explore the dark side of eugenics.”
“He jokingly said his dating app used 'reverse eugenics' - attracting all the wrong genes.”
“The ethics committee rejected the proposal, calling it dangerously close to eugenics.”
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