English adjective: genetic | |||
1. | genetic occurring among members of a family usually by heredity | ||
Samples | An inherited disease. Familial traits. Genetically transmitted features. | ||
Synonyms | familial, hereditary, inherited, transmissible, transmitted | ||
Similar | heritable, inheritable | ||
Antonyms | nonheritable, noninheritable | ||
2. | genetic of or relating to or produced by or being a gene | ||
Samples | Genic combinations. Genetic code. | ||
Synonyms | genetical, genic | ||
3. | genetic pertaining to or referring to origin | ||
Samples | Genetic history reconstructs the origins of a literary work. | ||
4. | genetic of or relating to the science of genetics | ||
Samples | Genetic research. | ||
Synonyms | genetical | ||