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Definition of genetically
genetically
/dʒəˈnɛt.ɪ.kli/
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Adjective:genetic
genetically Lexical Profile
CEFR
B2
Grade
8
Tier
2
Usage
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Syllables
4
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• adverb
1
In a manner relating to genes, heredity, or the science of genetics.
Example
"Identical twins are genetically indistinguishable from one another at birth."
2
With respect to the origin, historical development, or causal emergence of something, such as a language or psychological trait.
Example
"Linguists demonstrated that the two dialects are genetically related through a common ancestral language."
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Usage Trend
Historical frequency of usage in published text.
180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Genetically. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/genetically