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genetically

Definitions, parts of speech, synonyms, and sentence examples for genetically.

Editorial note

It's almost entirely from genetically modified corn which has been reported to cause kidney problems for some people.

Examples14
Definitions3
Parts of speech1

Quick take

In a manner relating to genes or genetics.

Meaning at a glance

The clearest senses and uses of genetically gathered in one view.

adverb

In a manner relating to genes or genetics.

adverb

(figuratively) In terms of origin or development.

adverb

(linguistics) By being members of the same linguistic family.

Definitions

Core meanings and parts of speech for genetically.

adverb

In a manner relating to genes or genetics.

adverb

(figuratively) In terms of origin or development.

adverb

(linguistics) By being members of the same linguistic family.

Example sentences

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It's almost entirely from genetically modified corn which has been reported to cause kidney problems for some people.

2

Even without a filter, why should the standard deviation in math skills be identical between genetically different populations?

3

In fact, the amount of sleep you need is genetically determined as much as your height or shoe size.

4

After all, germans are not genetically predisposed to fascism, any more than americans are.

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The fact that genetically identical twins can have such different apparent ages suggests a younger sample would be fraught with lifestyle variable problems.

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Or we modify ourselves genetically to the point it isn't the current hominid species making the trip.

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To the general public GMO has become synonymous with genetically engineered food crops.

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You postulated that if there were a hidden genetic factor in power acquisition, some genetically determined subgroups would have more power than others.

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I have a suspicion that I was treated like this partially because I am genetically male.

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Human brains aren't just an undifferentiated mass of connections that somehow bootstrap themselves to consciousness; they have definite functional units that are genetically determined.

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Industrial scale, genetically modifying the almond trees for better indoor results.

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Quoth you a couple months ago: If there is anybody here who thinks that blacks and Jews are genetically equivilent [sic] in intelligence, raise your hands.

Quote examples

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Those "genetically different subpopulations" are not that genetically different in any significant way in any quality that we would presume to matter.

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We also know that humans are genetically very close to each other, indeed more than any other primates, that most of our genetic diversity is accounted for by individual differences within populations, and that only a small fraction of the species’ genetic variance falls between populations and geographic groups thereof." Barbujani, Guido, and Vincenza Colonna.

Frequently asked questions

Short answers drawn from the clearest meanings and examples for this word.

How do you use genetically in a sentence?

It's almost entirely from genetically modified corn which has been reported to cause kidney problems for some people.

What does genetically mean?

In a manner relating to genes or genetics.

What part of speech is genetically?

genetically is commonly used as adverb.