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mendelian

/mɛnˈdiːliən/ /mɛnˈdeliən/

Meanings
adjective
Of or relating to Gregor Mendel or his theories of genetics

Examples :

"The biology teacher explained the Mendelian principles of inheritance to her students. "
biology science theory family organism

Related Words

Illustration students

students noun

/ˈstjuːdn̩ts/ /ˈstudn̩ts/

A person who studies or learns about a particular subject.

"He is a student of life."

Illustration inheritance

inheritance noun

/ɪnˈhɛɹətəns/

The passing of title to an estate upon death.

"Upon her grandfather's death, she received a house as inheritance. "

Illustration transmission

transmission noun

/tɹænsˈmɪʃən/

The act of transmitting, e.g. data or electric power.

"The transmission of the internet signal was weak, making it difficult to complete the online assignment. "

Illustration inconsistencies

inconsistencies noun

/ˌɪnkənˈsɪstənsiz/ /ˌɪnkənˈsɪstənsiz/

The state of being inconsistent.

"The detective noticed inconsistencies in the suspect's story, making him doubt its truthfulness. "

Illustration principles

principles noun

/ˈpɹɪnsɪpl̩z/

A fundamental assumption or guiding belief.

"We need some sort of principles to reason from."

Illustration following

following verb

/ˈfɒləʊɪŋ/ /ˈfɑloʊɪŋ/

To go after; to pursue; to move behind in the same path or direction.

"Follow that car!"

Illustration explained

explained verb

/ɪkˈspleɪnd/

To make plain, manifest, or intelligible; to clear of obscurity; to illustrate the meaning of.

"To explain a chapter of the Bible."

Illustration intergenerational

intergenerational adjective

/ˌɪntərˌdʒɛnəˈreɪʃənəl/ /ˌɪnərˌdʒɛnəˈreɪʃənəl/

Between or across generations.

"The community center offers intergenerational programs that bring older adults and teenagers together for activities like gardening and storytelling. "

Illustration theories

theories noun

/ˈθiːəɹiz/

A description of an event or system that is considered to be accurate.

"Scientists develop theories to explain how the universe works. "

Illustration biology

biology noun

/baɪˈɒlədʒɪ/ /baɪˈɑlədʒi/

The study of all life or living matter.

"My son is taking biology classes at school, learning about different types of plants and animals. "

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. "

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relating verb

/rɪˈleɪtɪŋ/ /ˈriːleɪtɪŋ/

To tell in a descriptive way.

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