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
As anthropologists work to uncover more Neanderthal DNA in the fossil record, the anatomically modern human–Neanderthal genetic picture will get clearer, Platt says.
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Jackie Flynn Mogensen, Scientific American, 26 Feb. 2026
The original paper, with full morphological comparisons, genetic data, and habitat photographs, is available through ZooKeys, an open-access journal that makes its taxonomic publications freely accessible.
—Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 25 Feb. 2026
Even in years without a full superbloom, rainfall can help replenish the long-term genetic reservoir, setting the stage for future blooms.
—Ashley MacKin Solomon, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Feb. 2026
The gecko showed at least 5% genetic divergence from related species — a meaningful gap when drawing the line between one species and another.
—Ryan Brennan, Charlotte Observer, 25 Feb. 2026
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Jackie Flynn Mogensen, Scientific American, 26 Feb. 2026
The original paper, with full morphological comparisons, genetic data, and habitat photographs, is available through ZooKeys, an open-access journal that makes its taxonomic publications freely accessible.
—Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 25 Feb. 2026
Even in years without a full superbloom, rainfall can help replenish the long-term genetic reservoir, setting the stage for future blooms.
—Ashley MacKin Solomon, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Feb. 2026
The gecko showed at least 5% genetic divergence from related species — a meaningful gap when drawing the line between one species and another.
—Ryan Brennan, Charlotte Observer, 25 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for genetic
Adjective
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In most people with hereditary ALS, their children have a 50 percent chance of inheriting the gene.—
Jason Pham,
StyleCaster,
20 Feb. 2026
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In 1999, the Labour government of then-Prime Minister Tony Blair evicted most of the more than 750 hereditary peers, though to avoid an aristocrats’ rebellion, 92 were allowed to remain temporarily.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
18 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Guess for some of us, strength of character truly is tied to presidential policies and their inherent results after all.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
2 Mar. 2026
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And, despite their inherent plushness, the towels don’t feel weighed down after use.—
Audrey Lee,
Architectural Digest,
27 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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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
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Genetic screening for conditions like bipolar disorder and kidney disease reveals inherited risks, but no test reliably predicts genetic age.—
Michal Ruprecht,
CNN Money,
29 Jan. 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 4 Mar. 2026.
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