genetic
/d͡ʒəˈnɛt.ɪk/
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Sense 1
Meaning · English
Relating to genetics or genes.
Adjective
Examples
Plant breeding is always a numbers game.[…]The wild species we use are rich in genetic variation, and individual plants are highly heterozygous and do not breed true. In addition, we are looking for rare alleles, so the more plants we try, the better.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
Caused by genes.
Adjective
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “genetic” mean?
Relating to genetics or genes.
Is “genetic” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.