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genetically

adv. manner
B2 Upper Intermediate US //dʒəˈnɛtɪkɫi// UK //dʒɛnˈɛtɪkli// ge·net·i·cal·ly

adv. in a way that relates to genes or the DNA you get from your parents. It describes things that are part of a living thing's natural design from birth.

adv. in a manner relating to genes or genetics; by means of genetic factors or inheritance.


SIMPLE

Some people are genetically more likely to be tall.

CONTEXTUAL

Scientists can now modify crops genetically to make them more resistant to dry weather and pests.

COMPLEX

The two species appear identical to the naked eye, but they are genetically distinct and cannot interbreed in the wild.

Origin

From genetic + -ally or genetical + -ly.

Usage

Typically placed before an adjective or a past participle (e.g., 'genetically modified').

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