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genetically

genetically

186 4.6
In a way that comes from a living thing's genes
  • adverb
  • /dʒəˈnɛtɪkli/
  • Specialized
translation icon : genéticamente
  • And they have been told that these are genetically inherited diseases, right?
  • genetically modified
  • genetically modified organisms
  • genetically engineered

I do study mouse models of genetically based autism spectrum disorder.

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Examples

  • People are now using genetically modified crops to make them stronger.

  • OK, So some of these people had very early onset genetically determined Parkinson's disease.

  • Well, an apple seed was really designed genetically to be an apple tree.

  • And now you see this cell is genetically identical to this cell.

  • On the other hand, wild salmon from each local river system are genetically distinct.

    Academic text (1999)
  • -Recent studies have shown that certain people are genetically predisposed to gaining weight.

  • Certainly, the release to the environment of genetically modified organisms requires competent professional judgment.

    Academic text (1992)
  • The first explanation suggests there are biological factors because boys are vulnerable to some genetically determined disorders.

    Academic text (2011)
  • However, since 1987, field tests of genetically engineered microorganisms have shown no apparent negative effects.

    Academic text (1991)
  • Recent studies have shown that certain people are genetically predisposed to gaining weight.

Synonyms

biogenetically
vsgenetically
  • Specialized
1 9.2

In a way that comes from parents' genes

is broader, meaning related to genes or heredity without implying direct cause
genotypically
vsgenetically
  • Specialized
8.6

In a way that shows the genes a plant or animal has

is more general, referring to genes or heredity rather than specific genetic makeup

Compounds

4 6.7

Being born with a higher chance of developing certain illnesses

genetically similar
  • Specialized
1 4.2

Having almost the same DNA and inherited traits

How Genetic

biogenetically
  • Specialized
1 9.2
genetically
  • Specialized
186 4.6
epigenetically
  • Specialized
1 9.3

Surface Forms

genetically positive

Morphology

genetically = genetic (transparent) = gene + tic + ally

Formed by adding a regular adverbial suffix '-ally' to the adjective 'genetic', whose relation to 'gene' is straightforward.

Etymology

Genetically comes from the Greek root gen- meaning 'birth' or 'race', the same root you see in gene and generation. So when something happens genetically, it happens through a person's genes or is passed down from parents to children.