genetically
adverb/dʒəˈnɛtɪkli/
Frequency rank: #6,357 most common English word
Meaning
in a way that relates to genes or heredity; by means of genetic processes or engineering.
Example sentence
Scientists have worked to genetically modify crops so they can resist drought and disease.
Synonyms & related words
- hereditably
- biologically
- genomically
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