GENETICALLY

genetically

(adverb) by genetic mechanisms; “genetically passed down talents”

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Adverb

genetically (comparative more genetically, superlative most genetically)

In terms of origin or development.

In a manner relating to genes or genetics.

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

Source: Wiktionary


Ge*net"ic*al*ly, adv.

Definition: In a genetical manner.

GENETIC

Ge*net"ic, a.

Definition: Same as Genetical.

GENETICAL

Ge*net"ic*al, a. Etym: [See Genesis.]

Definition: Pertaining to, concerned with, or determined by, the genesis of anything, or its natural mode of production or development. This historical, genetical method of viewing prior systems of philosophy. Hare.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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2 April 2025

COVERT

(adjective) secret or hidden; not openly practiced or engaged in or shown or avowed; “covert actions by the CIA”; “covert funding for the rebels”


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Coffee Trivia

Hawaii and California are the only two U.S. states that grow coffee plants commercially.

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