ge·net·ic
jə-ˈne-tik 
variants
or less commonly genetical
1
: relating to or determined by the origin, development, or causal antecedents of something
1
: -genic sense 1
organogenetic
2
: -genic sense 2
psychogenetic
Examples of genetic in a Sentence
Adjective
hemophilia and other genetic medical disorders
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Since learning of his genetic risk, Hemsworth has made changes to his life, slowing down his acting career to prioritize time with his family, as well as taking steps to keep his body and mind healthy.
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Studies show there’s a genetic predisposition when a mom who’s pregnant is exposed to environmental toxins which can increase a child’s risk of autism.
—Deputy News Editor, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Nov. 2025
Some of the extreme threats originate from deep space radiation, which can induce genetic damage and increase cancer risk.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 21 Nov. 2025
Since learning of his genetic risk, Hemsworth has made changes to his life, slowing down his acting career to prioritize time with his family, as well as taking steps to keep his body and mind healthy.
—Alice Park, Time, 19 Nov. 2025
Cincinnati Children's dedicated a new research center in Sharonville to finding treatments for patients with cancer, blood diseases and genetic disorders.
—Elizabeth B. Kim, Cincinnati Enquirer, 18 Nov. 2025
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“Genetic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/genetic. Accessed 28 Nov. 2025.
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genetic
adjective
ge·net·ic
jə-ˈnet-ik
variants
also genetical
: of, relating to, or involving genes or genetics
genetic research
also
: caused or controlled by genes
a genetic disease
Medical Definition
genetic
adjective
ge·net·ic
jə-ˈnet-ik
variants
also genetical
1
: of, relating to, or involving genetics
2
: of, relating to, caused by, or controlled by genes
a genetic disease
genetic material
compare acquired sense 1
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