genetic

adjective
UK: /dʒəˈnet.ɪk/
US: /dʒəˈnet.ɪk/

  1. Relating to genes or heredity.

    1. Eye color has a genetic basis, often passed down through families. [ ] [ ]
    2. The scientist studied the genetic code to understand inherited diseases in the family. [ ] [ ]

  2. Relating to the study of genes and heredity.

    1. Her genetic research focused on inherited traits in plants and animals. [ ] [ ]
    2. Modern genetic engineering allows scientists to modify the genetic structure of crops to improve yields. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

hereditary

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "genetic" in English means: Relating to genes or heredity., Relating to the study of genes and heredity..

The phonetic transcription of "genetic" is /dʒəˈnet.ɪk/ in British English and /dʒəˈnet.ɪk/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "genetic": hereditary.

Example usage of "genetic": "Eye color has a genetic basis, often passed down through families.". More examples on the page.