genetics

noun

(biology) The branch of biology that deals with the transmission and variation of inherited characteristics, in particular chromosomes and DNA.

(biology) The genetic makeup of a specific individual or species.

Roots

genosgen- · Greek · birth, kind

Synonyms for genetics

allelomorphn allelen chromosomen heritabilityn heredityn chromatidn inheritabilityn chromatinn biologyn

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The word genetics breaks down into one root of Greek origin: the root gen-, from Greek genos (“birth, kind”). Explore each root to see other English words built from the same source.