variants
also genetical
as in hereditary
genetically passed or capable of being passed from parent to offspring
hemophilia and other genetic medical disorders
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Recent Examples of genetic
Within the care process itself, AI-powered insights and genetic testing inform individualized programs tailored to each member’s biology and goals.
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Connie Etemadi, USA Today, 6 Nov. 2025
The genetic disorder impacts connective tissue, causing overly flexible joints and fragile and stretchy skin, according to the Mayo Clinic.
—Sam Gillette, PEOPLE, 4 Nov. 2025
This type of migraine has a strong genetic component and is often passed down from a parent, Gerhardstein says.
—Angela Haupt, Time, 4 Nov. 2025
Gut also notes that to perform annotations researchers are making increasing use of another genetic molecule, RNA, or ribonucleic acid.
—Glenn Zorpette, IEEE Spectrum, 4 Nov. 2025
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Connie Etemadi, USA Today, 6 Nov. 2025
The genetic disorder impacts connective tissue, causing overly flexible joints and fragile and stretchy skin, according to the Mayo Clinic.
—Sam Gillette, PEOPLE, 4 Nov. 2025
This type of migraine has a strong genetic component and is often passed down from a parent, Gerhardstein says.
—Angela Haupt, Time, 4 Nov. 2025
Gut also notes that to perform annotations researchers are making increasing use of another genetic molecule, RNA, or ribonucleic acid.
—Glenn Zorpette, IEEE Spectrum, 4 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for genetic
Adjective
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Later, Alcaras consults a specialist who explains synesthesia, a rare hereditary condition where the senses cross.—
JP Mangalindan,
Time,
6 Nov. 2025
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Sor Juana Inés de la Cruz and María Luisa Manrique de Lara y Gonzaga (a rather pompous name that encompassed two major hereditary estates, a principality, a county, a marquisate, and, for a time, a viceroyalty) met in 1680 in Mexico City.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
4 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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The sophisticated sound work was not yet part of broadcast radio’s lingua franca, but my generation of producers were at least exposed to some of the possibilities inherent in the form.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
4 Nov. 2025
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Rhodes spoke about the inherent difficulty of finding a true work-life balance.—
Andrew Ravens,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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In addition to its inherited Cedar Fair parks, Six Flags still operates some of the most popular amusement parks in the country, from California's Six Flags Magic Mountain to Six Flags Great Adventure in New Jersey, Six Flags Over Texas, and Six Flags Over Georgia.—
Joey Nolfi,
Entertainment Weekly,
3 Nov. 2025
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The last thing an inherited home or property should bring about is unnecessary stress or financial strain.—
Ronny Maye,
Essence,
1 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Citizenship strategy has moved from a fringe consideration to standard practice among high-net-worth families, with parents and grandparents increasingly viewing passports as a form of inheritable wealth.—
Alex Ohnona,
Fortune,
22 Oct. 2025
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These shares are also inheritable, allowing them to be passed on to heirs.—
Daniela Sanjinés,
The Conversation,
22 July 2025
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“Genetic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/genetic. Accessed 11 Nov. 2025.
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