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Pronunciation / Transliteration: ʤeˈnɛtiko
"Il codice genetico determina le caratteristiche fisiche."
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
Relating to genes or heredity; caused by or produced by genes.
"Scientists are studying the genetic basis of the disease." - 2
Relating to the origin or development of something.
"The research team investigated the genetic history of the ancient language."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Derived from the modern Latin 'geneticus', stemming from the Greek 'genetikos' (pertaining to birth or origin), rooted in 'genesis' (creation, birth). The term was coined in the late 19th century in the context of biology to describe heredity and the origin of living things, eventually expanding into modern usage regarding DNA and inherited traits.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Genetic" is said worldwide
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génétique
Transliteration: ʒe.ne.tik
"Cette maladie a une origine génétique."
genetisch
Transliteration: ɡeˈneːtɪʃ
"Es gibt eine genetische Veranlagung für diese Krankheit."
genetico
Transliteration: ʤeˈnɛtiko
"Il codice genetico determina le caratteristiche fisiche."
genético
Transliteration: xeˈnetiko
"El factor genético es muy importante en este estudio."
genético
Transliteration: ʒeˈnɛtiku
"O teste genético revelou informações importantes sobre sua saúde."
आनुवंशिक
Transliteration: ānuvaṃśik
"यह एक आनुवंशिक विकार है।"
遗传的
Transliteration: yíchuán de
"这是一种遗传性疾病。"
유전적의
Transliteration: yujeonjeogui
Script: 유전적인
"그 질병은 유전적인 요인이 있습니다."
遺伝的
Transliteration: idenshitekina
"それは遺伝的な要因によるものです。"
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