genetic
UK/dʒɪ'netɪk/US/dʒi'netik/
NGSL 3kIELTSTOEFLGREB1
Definitions
adj.
Relating to genes or heredity
基因的，遗传的
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedgene + -tic (adjective) = relating to genes. The everyday adjective of the heredity branch: genetic code, genetic disorder, genetic engineering.
Root gen still carries 140 more wordsCommon Collocations
- 1.genetic engineering基因工程
- 2.genetic code遗传密码
- 3.genetic disorder遗传性疾病
- 4.genetic testing基因检测
Example Sentences
- 1.
The condition has a strong genetic component.
- 2.
Genetic testing can reveal the risk of certain diseases.