B1adverbsciencehealth
US/dʒəˈnet.ɪ.kəl.i/
UK/dʒəˈnet.ɪ.kəl.i/
in a way that is connected with genes, the parts of cells passed from parents to children
In context
Many farmers now grow genetically modified corn that can resist insects.
Some people are genetically more likely to get diabetes than others.
Identical twins are genetically the same, but their personalities can be very different.
Words that go with genetically
adverb + adjective
- genetically modifiedSome shoppers refuse to buy genetically modified food.
- genetically engineeredScientists created genetically engineered rice that contains more vitamins.
- genetically identicalThe two plants are genetically identical because they came from one parent.
- genetically relatedA DNA test showed that the two men were genetically related.
- genetically linkedSome eye problems are genetically linked and run in families.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
genetic modified foodCorrect: genetically modified food