DYSGENIC

dysgenic, cacogenic

(adjective) pertaining to or causing degeneration in the offspring produced

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Adjective

dysgenic (comparative more dysgenic, superlative most dysgenic)

(genetics) of or relating to, or causing degeneration or deterioration in offspring

Antonym: eugenic

Source: Wiktionary



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Word of the Day

23 November 2024

THEORETICAL

(adjective) concerned primarily with theories or hypotheses rather than practical considerations; “theoretical science”


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