GENETICALLY Synonyms: 13 Similar and Opposite Words

genetic

adjective

jə-ˈne-tik

variants also genetical

Definition of genetic

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 Wandering worms After the surgery, a genetic test identified the worm as Spirometra erinaceieuropaei, which causes a tapeworm infection called sparganosis. — Beth Mole, ArsTechnica, 9 July 2026 His team is now comparing the genetic data of people with different chronotypes to further investigate such factors. — Kate Graham-Shaw, Scientific American, 9 July 2026 Elite athletes have genetic, environmental, and behavioral characteristics associated with long lifespans and lower risk of brain disease, making the data from NFL players all the more dramatic. — Damian Garde, STAT, 9 July 2026 Faye underwent genetic blood testing there and was referred to GOSH where she was given the correct diagnosis of EDMD. — Gina Kalsi, PEOPLE, 9 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for genetic

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Qatar, a geographically small country jutting off the Arabian Peninsula into the Persian Gulf, is ruled by a hereditary monarchy and is one of the wealthiest producers of oil and natural gas on the planet.

— Joseph Konig, PEOPLE, 1 July 2026
Almost nothing was known about hereditary cancers at the time, and most experts expressed skepticism that these seemingly unrelated cancers might have anything in common.

— Lawrence Ingrassia, STAT, 26 June 2026

Definition of hereditary

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Low-altitude flying carries inherent risks, including the potential for debris to scatter on the ground and less time for pilots to respond to emergencies.

— Elise Spenner, ABC News, 10 July 2026
And this freedom is inherent in Christ Jesus’ teachings and healings.

— Rob Nofsinger, Christian Science Monitor, 10 July 2026

Definition of inherent

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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
These shares are also inheritable, allowing them to be passed on to heirs.

— Daniela Sanjinés, The Conversation, 22 July 2025

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