Definition of "genetically" in Englisch

adverb

1. In a manner relating to genes or genetics.

   • Genetically modified crops.
   • John Smith is genetically related to Jane Doe.

2. (figuratively) 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.

3. (linguistics) By being members of the same linguistic family.

   • German and Danish are genetically related.