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genetically

/dʒəˈnɛtɪkli/ /dʒɪˈnɛtɪkli/

Meanings
adverb
In terms of origin or development.

Examples :

"My sister and I are genetically predisposed to be tall because both of our parents are tall. "
biology medicine science organism

Related Words

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 development

development noun

/dɪˈvɛləpmənt/

The process of developing; growth, directed change.

"The development of this story has been slow."

Illustration because

because adverb

/bɪˈkɒz/ /biˈkɔz/

For the reason (that).

"I went to the park because the weather was nice. "

Illustration origin

origin noun

/ˈɒɹ.ə.dʒən/ /ˈɑɹ.ɪ.dʒɪn/

The beginning of something.

"The origin of my love for baking was a special cake my grandmother made for me. "

Illustration members

members noun

/ˈmɛmbəz/ /ˈmɛmbɚz/

One who officially belongs to a group.

"All members of the book club must attend the monthly meeting. "

Illustration modified

modified noun

/ˈmɒdɪfaɪd/ /ˈmɑdɪfaɪd/

Any vehicle used in modified racing.

"At the local dirt track, everyone admired the sleek, powerful modified roaring past, leaving a cloud of dust. "

Illustration predisposed

predisposed verb

/ˌpriːdɪˈspoʊzd/ /ˌpriːdɪˈspoʊzdəd/

To make someone susceptible to something (such as a disease).

"Poor nutrition can predispose children to developing chronic health problems later in life. "

Illustration parents

parents noun

/ˈpɛəɹənts/ /ˈpæɹənts/

One of the two persons from whom one is immediately biologically descended; a mother or father.

"Many students invite their parents to school events. "

Illustration sister

sister noun

/ˈsɪs.tə/ /ˈsɪs.tɚ/

A daughter of the same parents as another person; a female sibling.

"My sister is always driving me crazy."

Illustration genetics

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 related

related verb

/ɹɪˈleɪtɪd/

To tell in a descriptive way.

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

Illustration relating

relating verb

/rɪˈleɪtɪŋ/ /ˈriːleɪtɪŋ/

To tell in a descriptive way.

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