German word

genetisch

Pronunciation

IPA/geˈneːtɪʃ/

Meaning

  • adjectivegenetic

Example

Der genetische Faktor ist wichtig.

The genetic factor matters.

Illustration for genetisch (genetic)

More examples

Die genetische Vielfalt der Population ist für die Forschung relevant.

The genetic diversity of the population is relevant to research.

Core concept

A family-linked biological blueprint passes traits and information from parents to offspring.

Common phrases

  • genetische Veranlagung

    genetic predisposition

  • genetische Vielfalt

    genetic diversity

  • genetischer Marker

    genetic marker

Similar words

erblich: Describing a trait or disease that runs in a family.
vererbt: Describing a trait or disease passed from parents to children.
angeboren: Present in a person from birth.
hereditär: Used medically for traits or diseases passed down through a family.

Definition in German

Eigenschaften betreffend, die durch Gene von Eltern an Nachkommen weitergegeben werden.

Word origin

German genetisch comes through scientific terminology from Greek genetikos, meaning related to origin or generation, from genesis, birth or origin.

Usage tips

  • Genetisch refers specifically to genes, whereas vererbt means inherited and can describe any trait passed from parents to offspring.

Opposites

  • erworbenacquiredadjective
  • umweltbedingtenvironmentaladjective

Related words

  • Genetikgeneticsnoun
  • Genetikergeneticistnoun

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