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Definition of nongenetically

nongenetically

/ˌnɑːndʒəˈnɛtɪkli/
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Adjective:nongenetic
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• adverb

1

In a manner that is not determined by or related to genetics, genes, or inherited DNA; typically describing traits, behaviors, or conditions acquired through environmental or external factors.

Example

"The researchers concluded that the trait was acquired nongenetically, likely as a response to sudden climate shifts."

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• Nearby Words

noneffectively
nonelasticity
nonfunctionally
nongenetically
nongenitally
nongeometric
nonhandicapped

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed by adding the negative prefix 'non-' to 'genetically', tracing back to the Greek word 'genesis' meaning origin or birth.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Nongenetically. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 12, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/nongenetically
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