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Genetic

Juh-NEH-tihk

/dʒʌˈnɛtɪk/

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genetic

Dictionary meaning

Occurring among members of a family usually by heredity.

Examples

  • Genetic research.
  • Genetic history reconstructs the origins of a literary work.

Synonyms: transmissible

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