Genetically
/dʒəˈnɛtɪkli/
Definitions
In a manner related to genetics; concerning the genes or the characteristics passed down from parents to offspring.
/dʒəˈnɛtɪkli/
In a way relating to genes or heredity.
The susceptibility to the disease is genetically linked.
💡 Simply: Imagine your eye color: it's genetically determined! This means it's because of your genes, the tiny instructions passed down from your parents. Basically, it's how your body is built from the beginning!
👶 For kids: When something is 'genetically', it means it's because of what your parents gave you in their 'instruction book' (called genes) when you were born.
More Examples
Many physical characteristics are genetically determined.
Selective breeding programs aim to genetically improve crop yields.
How It's Used
"Scientists study how traits are genetically inherited."
"The disease is genetically predisposed."
Synonyms & Antonyms
Antonyms
From the word 'genetic', which originated in the 19th century from the German word 'genetisch', derived from the Greek word 'genesis' (meaning 'origin' or 'birth'). The suffix '-ally' turns the adjective into an adverb.
The term 'genetically' began to appear more frequently with the advancements in the field of genetics in the mid-20th century, especially after the discovery of DNA structure.
Memory tip
Think of 'genes' and how they determine our traits. It's all genetically related!
Word Origin
"origin, birth"