genetically

UK /d͡ʒəˈneɾɪkli/ US /d͡ʒəˈneɾɪkli/

adv 3

Definitions

adv

In a manner relating to genes or genetics.

Genetically modified crops.

John Smith is genetically related to Jane Doe.

In terms of origin or development.

Hildebrandt is certainly right in maintaining that all dream-images could be explained genetically, if we spent sufficient time and concentration on tracing their origin.

By being members of the same linguistic family.

German and Danish are genetically related.

Collocations

ADJ.

altered, annual, calm, dangerous, distinct, locked, modified, related

VERB + GENETICALLY

avoid, concerned, created, eat, eating, exploring, hate, market

GENETICALLY + NOUN

aquarium, bananas, egyptians, ferret, food, foods, fruits, jane

PREP.

about, down, from, into, on

ADV.

probably

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Example Bank

Genetically modified crops.

Wiktionary

John Smith is genetically related to Jane Doe.

Wiktionary

Moreover, in the framework of the Turkish campaign against cousin marriage, the MZD is considered as dangerous as the FBD in terms of genetic risk. Nevertheless, many Alawi informants maintain that th

Wiktionary

Many consumers are concerned about the health risks of genetically modified food.

Tatoeba · #511264

Do you think it's dangerous to eat genetically modified food?

Tatoeba · #953232

It's almost impossible to avoid eating genetically modified food.

Tatoeba · #954069

Usage Notes

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In some senses, genetically is marked as figuratively. Watch for register when choosing this word.

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