noun
geneticist
juh-NEHT-ih-sihst
Geneticist (noun) means a scientist who studies genes and heredity. Example: “The geneticist explained how the mutation was passed down.”
noun
1
A scientist who studies genes and heredity.
"The geneticist explained how the mutation was passed down."
"She trained as a geneticist before moving into medicine."
2
A doctor who specializes in diagnosing and treating genetic conditions.
"The family was referred to a geneticist for further testing."
How to use geneticist
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishSomeone whose job or field of study is genes and heredity.
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Word forms
- Plural
- geneticists
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Etymology
From genetic plus the suffix -ist ("person who practices or studies").
Rhymes for geneticist
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What does “geneticist” mean?
The word “geneticist” means a scientist who studies genes and heredity. In plain terms, someone whose job or field of study is genes and heredity.
How do you pronounce “geneticist”?
“Geneticist” is pronounced juh-NEHT-ih-sihst (/d͡ʒəˈnɛt.ɪ.sɪst/ in IPA).
How do you use “geneticist” in a sentence?
Here is “geneticist” used in a sentence: “The geneticist explained how the mutation was passed down.”
What part of speech is “geneticist”?
“Geneticist” is a noun.
How many meanings does “geneticist” have?
“Geneticist” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a scientist who studies genes and heredity.
