variants
also genetical
as in hereditary
genetically passed or capable of being passed from parent to offspring
hemophilia and other genetic medical disorders
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Recent Examples of genetic
Clones of four endangered species, Przewalski’s horse, a native of Central Asia, ox species the Indian gaur, banteng cattle from Southeast Asia and the black-footed ferret from North America, have all been created from genetic material kept at the facility.
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Tom Page, CNN Money, 4 Feb. 2026
These include whether a gene is turned on or off, where gene activity begins, how genetic messages are edited, how tightly DNA is packed, which regulatory proteins bind to it, and how distant regions of the genome interact with one another.
—Elie Dolgin, IEEE Spectrum, 4 Feb. 2026
After the first dairy cow’s genome was sequenced in 2009, the industry started raising the genetic ceiling.
—Sarah Zhang, The Atlantic, 4 Feb. 2026
Proceeds benefit those affected by Neurofibromatosis (NF), a genetic nerve disorder.
—Caroline Ritzie, Cincinnati Enquirer, 4 Feb. 2026
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Tom Page, CNN Money, 4 Feb. 2026
These include whether a gene is turned on or off, where gene activity begins, how genetic messages are edited, how tightly DNA is packed, which regulatory proteins bind to it, and how distant regions of the genome interact with one another.
—Elie Dolgin, IEEE Spectrum, 4 Feb. 2026
After the first dairy cow’s genome was sequenced in 2009, the industry started raising the genetic ceiling.
—Sarah Zhang, The Atlantic, 4 Feb. 2026
Proceeds benefit those affected by Neurofibromatosis (NF), a genetic nerve disorder.
—Caroline Ritzie, Cincinnati Enquirer, 4 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for genetic
Adjective
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Or be outlawed, once the looming dictatorship/hereditary monarchy is firmly established.—
Doug Szenher,
Washington Post,
6 Feb. 2026
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In 2025, researchers demonstrated that gene therapy could restore hearing in people born with a specific form of hereditary deafness caused by mutations in the OTOF gene.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
1 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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The Taos is peppy enough to move along on the open road, considering the inherent limitations of the segment.—
James Raia,
Mercury News,
8 Feb. 2026
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Since 1987, governments around the world have separated the provision and regulation of air traffic control to eliminate the inherent conflict of interest in self-regulation.—
Marc Scribner,
Oc Register,
8 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Genetic screening for conditions like bipolar disorder and kidney disease reveals inherited risks, but no test reliably predicts genetic age.—
Michal Ruprecht,
CNN Money,
29 Jan. 2026
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While certain eligible beneficiaries (such as surviving spouses, disabled individuals, and minor children) may still take distributions over life expectancy, many beneficiaries must fully distribute inherited accounts within ten years, sometimes while also taking annual RMDs during that period.—
Kelly Phillips Erb,
Forbes.com,
26 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Dias, on behalf of Owens’ estate, is seeking compensation for the past and future mental pain and suffering of Owens’ minor children, expenses of medical care and funeral arrangements arising from Owens’ death, loss of Owens’ prospective earnings and loss of inheritable estate.—
Jenna Sundel,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Nov. 2025
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Citizenship strategy has moved from a fringe consideration to standard practice among high-net-worth families, with parents and grandparents increasingly viewing passports as a form of inheritable wealth.—
Alex Ohnona,
Fortune,
22 Oct. 2025
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“Genetic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/genetic. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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