ge·net·ic (j -n t  k) also ge·net·i·cal (--kl)adj. 1. a. Of or relating to genetics or genes. b. Affecting or determined by genes: genetic diseases. 2. Of, relating to, or influenced by the origin or development of something. 3. Linguistics Of or relating to the relationship between or among languages that are descendants of the same protolanguage. [From Greek genetikos, genitive, from genesis, origin; see genesis.] ge·net i·cal·ly adv. |
genetic [jin-net-tik]
Adjective
of genetics, genes, or the origin of something [from genesis]
genetically adv
ThesaurusLegend: Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
| Adj. | 1. |  genetic - occurring among members of a family usually by heredity; "an inherited disease"; "familial traits"; "genetically transmitted features"heritable, inheritable - capable of being inherited; "inheritable traits such as eye color"; "an inheritable title" |
| 2. | genetic - of or relating to or produced by or being a gene; "genic combinations"; "genetic code" | |
| 3. | genetic - pertaining to or referring to origin; "genetic history reconstructs the origins of a literary work" | |
| 4. | genetic - of or relating to the science of genetics; "genetic research" |
Translations
genetic [dʒɪˈnɛtɪk] adj → génétique;
genetic engineering → ingénierie m génétique;
genetic fingerprinting → système m d'empreinte génétique
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