Synonyms for

Genetics

Verb / dʒʌˈnetɪks / Another word for genetics — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Genetics is the study of how traits are passed down from parents to their children.

Synonyms & similar words

geneticscience heredity inheritance DNA genes chromosomes

Synonyms by register

Formal

heredity inheritance lineage ancestry

Antonyms

randomness chance unpredictability spontaneity fortuity serendipity

Common collocations

  • human genetics
  • molecular genetics
  • population genetics
  • genetic engineering
  • genetic code
  • genetic disorder
  • genetic research
  • genetic variation

Word family

noun genetics
verb genetify
adjective genetic
adverb genetically

Usage note

Genetics refers to the study of genes and heredity. It is a formal scientific term, and informal synonyms are rare.

Example sentences

  1. Genetics helps scientists understand why some people have blue eyes and others have brown eyes.
  2. My dog's coat color is determined by his genetics.
  3. My mom went to college to study genetics.
  4. We learned about genetics in science class today.
  5. Genetics can tell us a lot about our family history.

Quotes

  • Genetics is the key to understanding how organisms are related to each other, and how they evolved.
  • Genetics is the study of how living things inherit features from their ancestors.
  • The study of genetics has revolutionized our understanding of biology and the natural world.

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