adv
genetically
juh-NEH-ihk-lee
adv
1
In a way that relates to genes or heredity.
"The crop was genetically modified to resist pests."
"The two breeds are genetically very similar."
How to Use Genetically
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishIn terms of genes or inherited traits.
Common pairings
genetically modified
genetically identical
genetically linked
Word Forms
more genetically comparative, most genetically superlative
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Etymology
From genetic plus the adverb-forming suffix -ally.