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Definition of genetic

genetic

/dʒəˈnɛtɪk/
ge · net · ic
Adverb:genetically
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1

Relating to genes, heredity, or the biological variation of inherited characteristics in living organisms.

Example

"Researchers discovered a specific genetic mutation that increases resistance to the disease."

2

Relating to the origin, development, or historical evolution of something, especially a language or linguistic group.

Example

"Comparative linguistics seeks to establish the genetic relationships among languages that share a common ancestor."

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• Rhymes for genetic

• Nearby Words

generousness
genesis
genet
genetic
genetically
geneticist
genetics

Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in the early 19th century from the word 'genesis' (from Ancient Greek 'genesis', meaning 'origin' or 'birth') combined with the suffix '-ic'; the biological sense relating to heredity and genes developed in the early 20th century.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Genetic. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/genetic
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