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genetically

adverb

Simple meaning

In terms of origin or development.

Pronunciation

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juhnehtihklee

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dʒəˈnɛtɪkli

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Definition

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adverb

  1. In a manner relating to genes or genetics.

  2. figuratively

    In terms of origin or development.

  3. linguistics

    By being members of the same linguistic family.

Word at a Glance

Difficulty
B2 · Upper Intermediate (estimated)
Frequency
Moderately Common
Typical Use
Neutral / general English

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This meaning: In a manner relating to genes or genetics.

Used this way, genetically is a reasonably familiar word that usually carries little praise or criticism of its own. It usually sounds natural in a wide range of settings.

Emotional tone
Neutral
Formality
Neutral
Intensity
Not strongly marked
How common
Moderately common
Connotation
No strong connotation
Usage feel
Neutral and straightforward

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More ways to use genetically

  • “Genetically passed down talents.”adverb

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genetically modifiedgenetically determinedgenetically relatedgenetically identicalgenetically differentgenetically alteredgenetically controlledgenetically distinct

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Word Family

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Word family

Words built from the same root.

  • geneticadjectiveDerived adjective

    Related to In a manner relating to genes or genetics.

Related words

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  • genetic diseasenounRelated term

    A disease or disorder that is inherited genetically.

  • genetic disordernounRelated term

    A disease or disorder that is inherited genetically.

  • genetic abnormalitynounRelated term

    A disease or disorder that is inherited genetically.

  • genetic defectnounRelated term

    A disease or disorder that is inherited genetically.

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