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
Gabi has big brown eyes, pigtails, and a genetic condition that makes her bones brittle.
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Kate Wells, NPR, 5 Mar. 2026
Many years later Rose’s son is diagnosed with a genetic disorder and Elsie may be the only person with answers about his mother’s past.
—News Release, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Mar. 2026
The method involves using publicly available genealogy sites to find genetic relatives of an unidentified DNA sample that may belong to a potential suspect.
—Anna Schecter, CBS News, 24 Feb. 2026
The World Wide Web was giving us access to genetic material like never before.
—Andrew Norman Wilson, Harpers Magazine, 24 Feb. 2026
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Kate Wells, NPR, 5 Mar. 2026
Many years later Rose’s son is diagnosed with a genetic disorder and Elsie may be the only person with answers about his mother’s past.
—News Release, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Mar. 2026
The method involves using publicly available genealogy sites to find genetic relatives of an unidentified DNA sample that may belong to a potential suspect.
—Anna Schecter, CBS News, 24 Feb. 2026
The World Wide Web was giving us access to genetic material like never before.
—Andrew Norman Wilson, Harpers Magazine, 24 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for genetic
Recent Examples of Synonyms for genetic
Adjective
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Proceeds support Vision of Children’s mission to cure childhood hereditary blindness and improve quality of life.—
Ut Community Press,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
3 Mar. 2026
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His selection could prove awkward, as the Islamic Republic has long criticized hereditary rule and cast itself as a more just alternative.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
2 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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There’s an inherent troublemaking nature to him that can’t be repressed by the big Disney musical.—
Tim Grierson,
Vulture,
7 Mar. 2026
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On top of this, the inherent illiquidity of real estate can complicate everything from governance to generational transitions.—
Belinda G. Schwartz,
Fortune,
7 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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At that point manager Alex Cora lifted the rookie and all three inherited runners came around to score when minor leaguer Patrick Halligan allowed a grand slam to Blue Jays third baseman Addison Barger.—
Mac Cerullo,
Boston Herald,
2 Mar. 2026
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As more families pass down or part with inherited pieces, the resale market has become increasingly saturated.—
Alexandra Emanuelli,
Southern Living,
25 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Dias, on behalf of Owens’ estate, is seeking compensation for the past and future mental pain and suffering of Owens’ minor children, expenses of medical care and funeral arrangements arising from Owens’ death, loss of Owens’ prospective earnings and loss of inheritable estate.—
Jenna Sundel,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Nov. 2025
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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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“Genetic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/genetic. Accessed 10 Mar. 2026.
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