eugenic
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eu·gen·ic

adjective \yü-ˈje-nik\

Definition of EUGENIC

1
: relating to or fitted for the production of good offspring
2
: of or relating to eugenics
eu·gen·i·cal·ly \-ni-k(ə-)lē\ adverb

Origin of EUGENIC

Greek eugenēs wellborn, from eu- + -genēs born — more at -gen
First Known Use: 1883

eu·gen·ic

adjective \y-ˈjen-ik\   (Medical Dictionary)

Medical Definition of EUGENIC

1
: relating to or fitted for the production of good offspring
2
: of or relating to eugenics
eu·gen·i·cal·ly \-i-k(ə-)lē\ (audio pronunciation) adverb

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