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genetic

[d͡ʒəˈnɛtɪk]

Meanings
adjective
Relating to genetics or genes.

Examples :

"My brother has a genetic predisposition to being a good athlete. "
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Related Words

Illustration borrowed

borrowed verb

/ˈbɔɹoʊd/ /ˈbɒɹəʊd/ /ˈbɑɹoʊd/

To receive (something) from somebody temporarily, expecting to return it.

"I borrowed a pen from my classmate because I forgot mine at home. "

Illustration linguistic

linguistic adjective

/lɪŋˈɡwɪstɪk/

Of or relating to language.

"The professor's lectures on linguistic patterns of English helped us understand the complexities of grammar. "

Illustration athlete

athlete noun

/ˈæθ.lit/ /ˈæθ.liːt/

A participant in a group of sporting activities which includes track and field, road running, cross country running and racewalking.

"The school's track and field team has many talented athletes. "

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membership noun

/ˈmɛmbərʃɪp/ /ˈmɛmbr̩ʃɪp/

The state of being a member of a group or organization.

"He has memberships in clubs in three cities."

Illustration community

community noun

/k(ə)ˈmjunəti/ /kəˈmjuːnɪti/

A group sharing a common understanding, and often the same language, law, manners, and/or tradition.

"The school community celebrated the end-of-year festival together. "

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fostered verb

/ˈfɒstəd/ /ˈfɒstɚd/

To nurture or bring up offspring, or to provide similar parental care to an unrelated child.

"The foster parents fostered the child for several years, providing a loving home and support. "

Illustration brother

brother noun

/ˈbɹɐðɘ(ɹ)/ /ˈbɹʌðə(ɹ)/ /ˈbɹʌðɚ/

Son of the same parents as another person.

"My brother and I both attend the same high school. "

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genetics noun

/dʒɛˈnɛ.tɪks/

The branch of biology that deals with the transmission and variation of inherited characteristics, in particular chromosomes and DNA.

"My family's genetics play a role in our predisposition to certain diseases. "

Illustration relating

relating verb

/rɪˈleɪtɪŋ/ /ˈriːleɪtɪŋ/

To tell in a descriptive way.

"Please relate the circumstances of your journey here today."

Illustration predisposition

predisposition noun

/ˌpriːdɪspəˈzɪʃən/ /ˌprɛdɪspəˈzɪʃən/

The state of being predisposed or susceptible to something, especially to a disease or other health problem

"Because of her family history of heart disease, she has a strong predisposition to developing it herself. "

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religious noun

/ɹɪ.ˈlɪ.d͡ʒəs/

A member of a religious order, i.e. a monk or nun.

"The religious devoted much of their time to prayer and meditation. "

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relationship noun

/ɹɪˈleɪʃ(ə)nʃɪp/ /ɹɪˈleɪʃənˌʃɪp/

Connection or association; the condition of being related.

"My teacher has a good relationship with all her students. "