variants also genetical
Definition of geneticnext
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 Populations in the Eastern Pacific, Western Atlantic, Eastern Atlantic, and Indo-West Pacific each carried unique genetic signatures, reflecting long periods of genetic isolation. Melissa Cristina Márquez, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026 The use of genetic editing to create completely hypoallergenic dogs marks a significant shift in the field. Justin Klawans, TheWeek, 10 Aug. 2026 Preliminary findings published last year in JAMA showed that among the first 4,000 newborns screened, the test identified serious genetic conditions in just under 4% of the children. Brad Quick, CNBC, 10 Aug. 2026 The overwhelming majority of medical experts agree—and the scientific evidence shows—that the causes of autism are multifaceted and may include genetic as well as environmental factors and that rising rates may be attributable to better diagnostics. Jackie Flynn Mogensen, Scientific American, 10 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for genetic
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Adjective
  • The family’s authority has been reinforced through an extensive personality cult, centralized control of the state and military, and hereditary succession.
    Ethan Teekah, Encyclopedia Britannica, 6 Aug. 2026
  • The Umayyads were the first hereditary Muslim empire that ruled after the death of Muhammad in 632.
    Iqbal Akhtar, The Conversation, 31 July 2026
Adjective
  • Quite often, the old pics are dated in their morals and arrive with inherent themes which are more baggage than their worth for the studio when trying to pull in a pluralistic audience.
    Anthony D'Alessandro, Deadline, 15 Aug. 2026
  • That experience helped Rhys recognize the inherent volatility of an actor’s career.
    Wesley Stenzel, Entertainment Weekly, 15 Aug. 2026
Adjective
  • In its first phase, the program offers genomic testing to 50,000 adults, screening for inherited predispositions to three major life-threatening diseases.
    William A. Haseltine, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026
  • Though not archaeological, the designs tapped into a related appetite for inherited craft and materials with ephemera from the past.
    Thomas Waller, Footwear News, 16 July 2026
Adjective
  • 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
  • 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 17 Aug. 2026.

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