genetic /d͡ʒəˈnɛt.ɪk/adjective 5phrases 1 adjective5 •connected with the tiny parts inside living cells that make children like their parents“DNA from hunter-gatherers is present at higher levels in Northeastern Europe, which means the region has an elevated genetic risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease,” Barrie said. — 2024 •Caused by genes. •Of or relating to origin (genesis). •Based on shared membership in a linguistic family.Chinese has borrowed several words from English, but it does not have a genetic relationship to English. •Based on a shared membership in a religious family. Phrases with genetic genetic lotteryThe concept that any advantageous or disadvantageous genetic traits and abilities that a person inherits from their parents are largely determined by chance.