genetics
pronunciation
How to pronounce genetics in British English:
UK [dʒəˈnetɪks]
How to pronounce genetics in American English:
US [dʒəˈnetɪks]
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- Noun:
- the branch of biology that studies heredity and variation in organisms
Word Origin
- genetics (n.)
- 1872, "laws of origination;" see genetic + -ics. A coinage of English biologist William Bateson (1861-1926). Meaning "study of heredity" is from 1891.
Example
- 1. The genetics of red and blond hair are complex .
- 2. The other field that may be changed is genetics .
- 3. But genetics may not be the only explanation .
- 4. Palaeontology and genetics offer no good evidence for the timing .
- 5. Some studies have led experts to believe that genetics is involved .