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

The unnecessary additional testing included blood testing for hormones, heavy metal toxicity levels, vitamins and genetic testing, according to the indictment. — Angie Dimichele, Sun Sentinel, 8 Oct. 2026

Scientists gathered health records and genetic data from about 187,000 participants who were all age 50 or older. — Emily Kay Votruba, EverydayHealth.com, 8 Oct. 2026

The nonprofit is centered around caring for children and adults with genetic disorders that are especially common among the Amish and broader Plain community, a group that also tends to have lower vaccination rates than average. — Deidre McPhillips, CNN Money, 7 Oct. 2026

Research suggests that breeding for higher genetic merit has improved the amount of milk produced. — Encyclopedia Britannica, 7 Oct. 2026