Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
genetically
adverb
/dʒəˈnɛtɪkli/
Definition
In a way that relates to genes or heredity.
Examples
- The plants were engineered genetically to resist pests.
- She was genetically predisposed to certain health conditions.
- Animals can be genetically modified to improve their growth rates.
Meaning
Referring to the specific biological characteristics or traits that are passed down from one generation to another through genes.
Synonyms
- hereditary
- biologically
- inherited
