Meaning & Definition of Genetic in English
English⟶
Genetic
/ʤənɛtɪk/
adjective
1. Occurring among members of a family usually by heredity
- "An inherited disease"
- "Familial traits"
- "Genetically transmitted features"
synonym:
- familial,
- genetic,
- hereditary,
- inherited,
- transmitted,
- transmissible
2. Of or relating to or produced by or being a gene
- "Genic combinations"
- "Genetic code"
synonym:
- genic,
- genetic,
- genetical
3. Pertaining to or referring to origin
- "Genetic history reconstructs the origins of a literary work"
synonym:
- genetic
4. Of or relating to the science of genetics
- "Genetic research"
synonym:
- genetic,
- genetical
Examples of using
Sperm banks perform screenings on the donors to reduce the chance of their passing on genetic and infectious diseases.