genetic lottery
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Meaning · English
The chance circumstances of one's birth and genetic inheritance
Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt
Sự ngẫu nhiên của hoàn cảnh sinh ra và di truyền
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Literally: a lottery based on genetics
Where it’s used:
Used
Widespread English
Examples
She won the genetic lottery with her high IQ and good health
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Sources & notes
Listed in Wiktionary’s “English idioms” category (retrieved 2026-07-29); definition pending editorial review. Definition drafted by AI (@cf/meta/llama-3.3-70b-instruct-fp8-fast) and auto-approved by rule on 2026-07-30; pending editor spot-check.
Common questions
What does “genetic lottery” mean?
The chance circumstances of one's birth and genetic inheritance Literally: a lottery based on genetics
Is “genetic lottery” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.