genetic

Meaning

Relating to genes or heredity; concerning the transmission of inherited characteristics.

relating to genes or heredity

Example Sentences

Genetic traits influence physical characteristics.

The disease is caused by a genetic mutation.

Example Expressions

genetic makeup

Synonyms

hereditary, genomic, inherited, biological

Entry 1

hereditary, genomic

Entry 2

hereditary, inherited, biological, genomic

Antonyms

acquired, environmental, learned

Entry 1

acquired, environmental

Entry 2

acquired, learned

Collocations

genetic disorder, genetic mutation, genetic code, genetic makeup