genetically

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Word parts

genetic + -ally or genetical + -ly

Pronunciation

Adverb

Positive
genetically

Comparative
none

Superlative
none

  1. If something happens genetically, it happens in a way that relates to genes or heredity.
    The disease is genetically passed down from parents to children.
  2. If something is changed or influenced genetically, it is done by altering genes.
    The crops were modified genetically to grow faster.

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