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
Hypertension is a strongly genetic disease.
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Mara Gordon, NPR, 17 Mar. 2026
For example, familial hypercholesterolemia is a condition in which inherited genetic changes cause very high LDL levels regardless of diet.
—Alexandria Nyembwe, Health, 16 Mar. 2026
The other cases have been linked to the outbreak through genetic sequencing of the bacteria, which suggests that the illness came from the same source.
—Kaan Ozcan, NBC news, 16 Mar. 2026
One resident has tested positive for mpox clade I, one of the two main genetic groups (clades) of the mpox virus, which causes the illness.
—Melissa Rudy, FOXNews.com, 16 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for genetic
Mara Gordon, NPR, 17 Mar. 2026
For example, familial hypercholesterolemia is a condition in which inherited genetic changes cause very high LDL levels regardless of diet.
—Alexandria Nyembwe, Health, 16 Mar. 2026
The other cases have been linked to the outbreak through genetic sequencing of the bacteria, which suggests that the illness came from the same source.
—Kaan Ozcan, NBC news, 16 Mar. 2026
One resident has tested positive for mpox clade I, one of the two main genetic groups (clades) of the mpox virus, which causes the illness.
—Melissa Rudy, FOXNews.com, 16 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for genetic
Adjective
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The story follows a young woman who regains consciousness after three years in a coma, only to be confronted by the apparition of her deceased sister, as their mother’s search for the truth behind the sister’s death gradually uncovers a dark hereditary secret stretching back centuries.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
17 Mar. 2026
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The succession from father to son is notable because the revolution overthrew a hereditary monarchy.—
Jennifer Jacobs,
CBS News,
15 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Despite the delicate balance, there is also an inherent – even genetic – understanding.—
Dana O’Neil,
CNN Money,
13 Mar. 2026
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The limits of standalone offshore trusts Standalone offshore trusts carry inherent constraints.—
Ascend Agency,
Chicago Tribune,
12 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Parliament voted to remove hereditary aristocrats from the House of Lords, ending a 700-year British political tradition of inherited seats.—
Jill Lawless,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Mar. 2026
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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
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 21 Mar. 2026.
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