Meaning & use
Genetic
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Relating to genes or heredity, the biological process by which traits are passed from parents to offspring.
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Doctors ran genetic tests to check for inherited disease markers.
The twins' genetic makeup is nearly identical.
A note on using this word
The word entered common scientific use in the early 20th century alongside the rise of Mendelian genetics.
Words with a similar meaning
hereditaryinherited
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Words with an opposite meaning
acquiredenvironmental
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