genetics

CEFRC1

/dʒəˈnɛt.ɪks/

noun

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In plain English

  1. 01

    noun

    The study of genes and inherited features.

  2. 02

    noun

    Extra detail

    The genetic makeup of a specific individual or species.

Examples

  • You won't see protein purification in a genetics course.

  • You can't blame genetics!

At a glance

Sits at C1 on the CEFR scale

Senses
3
Parts of speech
1
Citations
5

Also pronounced

  • /ˈdʒɛ.nə.ʈɪks/
  • /dʒɪ-/

Deep Dive

noun

Extra meaning

  1. The branch of biology that deals with the transmission and variation of inherited characteristics, in particular chromosomes and DNA.

More examples

In context

  • Genetics has shown that people are different, and these differences cluster according to geography and culture, but never in a way that aligns with the traditional concepts of human races.

  • Anthony knew he could excel in boxing because of his genetics. He fought 168 pounds and fought in fights around the Tri-Cities.

  • As a result of your father’s, mother’s, and their parents genetics, you are born with a genetic structure that is dealt to you at conception. […] Our ancestry determines our genetics.

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Origin

noun

From Ancient Greek γένεσις (génesis, “origin”). Coined by English biologist William Bateson in 1905 in a letter to zoologist Adam Sedgwick, and first used publicly by Bateson at a lecture to the International Conference on Plant Hybridization in 1906.