Antonyms for genetic


Grammar : Adj
Spell : juh-net-ik
Phonetic Transcription : dʒəˈnɛt ɪk


Definition of genetic

Origin :
  • "pertaining to origins," coined 1831 by Carlyle from Greek genetikos "genitive," from genesis "origin" (see genus). Biological sense first recorded in Darwin, 1859. Related: Genetically. Genetical is attested from 1650s.
  • adj coming from heredity
Example sentences :
  • From this start it is easy to develop the genetic concept of social life.
  • Extract from : « College Teaching » by Paul Klapper
  • This work is a study in genetic sociology to be completed in three volumes.
  • Extract from : « The Journal of Negro History, Volume 3, 1918 » by Various
  • Qril says they recognized you from your genetic pattern—and don't ask me how they did this!
  • Extract from : « Rebels of the Red Planet » by Charles Louis Fontenay
  • Maya's education was extensive, but it did not include the genetic sciences.
  • Extract from : « Rebels of the Red Planet » by Charles Louis Fontenay
  • "I can assure you I'm not one of Goat's genetic experiments," he said.
  • Extract from : « Rebels of the Red Planet » by Charles Louis Fontenay
  • Dark: They will be inherited, because they are changes of the genetic structure.
  • Extract from : « Rebels of the Red Planet » by Charles Louis Fontenay
  • You may add that these customs are evidence of the worship of genetic divinities.
  • Extract from : « Thais » by Anatole France
  • Man is not, as thus seen in these genetic views of him, a self-tamed animal.
  • Extract from : « The Psychology of Nations » by G.E. Partridge
  • This is what is meant when we hear it said that psychology is becoming "genetic."
  • Extract from : « The Story of the Mind » by James Mark Baldwin
  • It might be that the next interaction will involve our genetic code.
  • Extract from : « The Civilization of Illiteracy » by Mihai Nadin

Synonyms for genetic

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