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genetic

1

[ juh-net-ik ]

adjective

  1. Biology. pertaining or according to genetics.
  2. of, relating to, or produced by genes; genic.
  3. of, relating to, or influenced by geneses or origins.


-genetic

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  1. a suffix of adjectives corresponding to nouns ending in -genesis:

    parthenogenetic.

genetic

/ ɪˈɛɪ /

adjective

  1. of or relating to genetics, genes, or the origin of something
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Derived Forms

  • ˈԱپ, adverb
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Other Word Forms

  • ·Աi·· adverb
  • p··Աi adjective
  • p··Աi· adjective
  • hyper··Աi·· adverb
  • p··Աi··ness noun
  • ԴDzg·Աi adjective
  • ԴDzg·Աi· adjective
  • non·Աi·· adverb
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Word History and Origins

Origin of genetic1

First recorded in 1825–35; gene(sis) + -tic
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Word History and Origins

Origin of genetic1

C19: from genesis
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The results showed that native Fijian iguana populations have much greater genetic diversity than previously thought — possibly pointing to an entirely new species of iguana.

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It certainly appears to have advanced the science and techniques of genetic recovery and editing.

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It's not just the resurgence of ancient diseases, but the fact that pathogens can and will trade genetic information if they come into contact with one another, a process known as viral recombination.

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There’s also discussion about moving around steelhead to create backup populations should calamity befall one, as well as boost genetic diversity of the rare fish.

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These include genetic factors; the ever-broadening definition of autism itself, now known as autism spectrum disorder, or ASD; and vastly improved screening programs nationwide.

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