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

When his results came back, he was given the option of learning his genetic risk for late-onset Alzheimer’s. — Manvir Singh, New Yorker, 2 Nov. 2026

The researchers modified a capsid protein called pVIII, attaching cancer antigens to its surface by incorporating the corresponding genetic instructions into the virus. — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 31 Oct. 2026

Cory was diagnosed with spinal muscular atrophy type 2, or SMA, a progressive genetic disorder caused by the loss of motor neurons in the spinal cord. — Sandee Lamotte, CNN Money, 30 Oct. 2026

Lewton was sentenced last week in federal court in Billings and received a $20,000 fine and a year of probation for his part in the genetic alchemy. — Andrew McKean, Outdoor Life, 29 Oct. 2026