Genetically
/dʒəˈnɛtɪkli/Definition, CEFR level B2, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.
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Definition
adverbIn a way related to genes or inherited characteristics.
Extra definitions
adverbIn relation to genes.
adverbThrough inherited information.
adverbBy changing an organism's genes.
Sentence Examples
Some diseases are genetically inherited.
The crops were genetically modified.
Twins can be genetically similar.
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Word Origin & History
From genetic + -ally or genetical + -ly.
Literary Quotations & Historical Citations
“Moreover, in the framework of the Turkish campaign against cousin marriage, the MZD is considered as dangerous as the FBD in terms of genetic risk. Nevertheless, many Alawi informants maintain that the MZD is genetically the least[…]”
— 2015 January 1, Alison Shaw, Aviad E. Raz, Cousin Marriages: Between Tradition, Genetic Risk and Cultural Change, Berghahn Books, →ISBN, page 90:
“As one of the largest producers of genetically modified (GM) seeds in the country, Monsanto has been vilified by activists who describe GM products as 'frankenfood.'”
— 2016 April 18, Cristina Alesci, “Monsanto CEO frustrated over 'polarized' GMO debate”, in CNN Business:
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CEFR Practice Quiz
Some diseases are ____ inherited.