genetically

Meanings

1. 1
   adv

   by genetic mechanisms

   genetically passed down talents

2. 2
   adv

   In a manner relating to genes or genetics.

   Genetically modified crops.

3. 3
   adv

   In terms of origin or development.

   Hildebrandt is certainly right in maintaining that all dream-images could be explained genetically, if we spent sufficient time and concentration on tracing their origin.

4. 4
   adv

   By being members of the same linguistic family.

   German and Danish are genetically related.

Etymology

From genetic + -ally or genetical + -ly.