variants
also genetical
as in hereditary
genetically passed or capable of being passed from parent to offspring
hemophilia and other genetic medical disorders
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of genetic
The sisters documented their journey on TikTok, which sparked conversations with followers about genetic testing and preventative measures.
—
Ashley Vega, People.com, 5 Mar. 2025
His laboratory’s successes include the discovery of a genetic link for lung cancer that helped inform its drug treatment.
—Nathan Heller, The New Yorker, 3 Mar. 2025
The discovery highlights the frog’s unique physical characteristics and genetic divergence from related species.
—Stories By Real-Time News Team, With Ai Summarization, Miami Herald, 28 Feb. 2025
Factors including age, family history, inherited genetic faults and lifestyle factors like alcohol intake and physical activity can influence breast cancer risk.
—Katherine Hignett, Forbes, 24 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for genetic
Ashley Vega, People.com, 5 Mar. 2025
His laboratory’s successes include the discovery of a genetic link for lung cancer that helped inform its drug treatment.
—Nathan Heller, The New Yorker, 3 Mar. 2025
The discovery highlights the frog’s unique physical characteristics and genetic divergence from related species.
—Stories By Real-Time News Team, With Ai Summarization, Miami Herald, 28 Feb. 2025
Factors including age, family history, inherited genetic faults and lifestyle factors like alcohol intake and physical activity can influence breast cancer risk.
—Katherine Hignett, Forbes, 24 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for genetic
Cite this Entry
“Genetic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/genetic. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share