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

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."

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 notes

In plain EnglishSomeone whose job or field of study is genes and heredity.

geneticists plural

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From genetic plus the suffix -ist ("person who practices or studies").

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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.