Synonyms of genetic

genetic

adjective

jə-ˈne-tik 

variants also genetical

as in hereditary

genetically passed or capable of being passed from parent to offspring

hemophilia and other genetic medical disorders

Synonyms & Similar Words

• hereditary
• inherent
• inherited
• inheritable
• heritable
• congenital
• inborn
• innate
• inbred
• natural
• native

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• nonhereditary
• acquired

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of genetic

For years, the identity of the newborn was unknown, until genetic genealogy linked the child to Ritchey in 2019, leading to her arrest. — Alexandra Schonfeld, PEOPLE, 20 July 2026

This rapid method copies the parasite’s genetic material until there’s enough to detect, rather than trying to grow the organism. — Stephanie Gravalese, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026

But, without animal crossover, and with genetic constraints, measles simply has less chance to change its genetic code. — Paul Sisson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 July 2026

There has been stem-cell and direct genetic-manipulation therapy shown to successfully change the color from gray back to pigmented. — The Editors, Robb Report, 19 July 2026