Genetics is the study of heredity and how qualities and characteristics are passed on from one generation to another by means of genes.
genetics in British English
(dʒɪˈnɛtɪks)
noun
1. (functioning as singular)
the branch of biology concerned with the study of heredity and variation in organisms
2.
the genetic features and constitution of a single organism, species, or group
genetics in American English
(dʒəˈnɛtɪks)
noun
1.
the branch of biology that deals with heredity and variation in similar or related animals and plants
2.
the genetic features or constitution of an individual, group, or kind
Word origin
genetic + -ics
Examples of 'genetics' in a sentence
genetics
Obesity is the biggest risk factor but genetics also play a big part.
The Sun (2016)
The findings could help to explain one of the biggest puzzles in medical genetics.
Times, Sunday Times (2009)
The transformation in our understanding is largely a result of molecular genetics.
Francis Pryor BRITAIN BC: Life In Britain and Ireland before the Romans (2003)
Nobody knows for sure but genetics play a part.
The Sun (2010)
Medical genetics was until recently beset by a paradox.
Times, Sunday Times (2009)
She built a bridge between the facts of cellular anatomy and the facts of molecular genetics.
Dyson, Freeman Infinite in All Directions (1989)
He argues genetics play a key role in obesity.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
You can go off into mathematical genetics, mathematical biology.
Times, Sunday Times (2015)
In some way, it seems that genetics is important.
Times, Sunday Times (2009)
That's the part that genetics plays.
Times, Sunday Times (2012)
Old age, stress and genetics all play a part.
The Sun (2012)
So genetics play a part.
The Sun (2015)
Likewise, genetics plays a role.
Times, Sunday Times (2013)
Her death at a relatively early age is a huge blow to the science of genetics in general and to Finnish science in particular.
Times, Sunday Times (2010)
Again, he was right, and modern genetics have shown why.
Times, Sunday Times (2009)
This isn't economics, or the science of high genetics.
Times, Sunday Times (2007)
Here, though, the ongoing advances of molecular genetics may yet hold a few surprises.
The Times Literary Supplement (2014)
But the discoveries of modern genetics, in fact, have tended to suggest that nature itself is nurtured.
Times, Sunday Times (2010)
It is true of the partnerships today between chemical and pharmaceutical companies and companies in genetics, molecular biology, or medical electronics.
Peter F. Drucker THE ESSENTIAL DRUCKER (2001)
As well as offering new insights into the evolution of the 209 distinct dog breeds, the findings have implications for understanding human genetics.
Times, Sunday Times (2009)
The study of genetics has been transformed by molecular biology, but it isn't always realised just how profound that transformation has been.
Francis Pryor BRITAIN BC: Life In Britain and Ireland before the Romans (2003)
She was appointed CBE in 2012 in recognition of her services to fungal genetics and international science.
Times, Sunday Times (2014)
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genetics
British English: genetics /dʒɪˈnɛtɪks/ NOUN
Genetics is the study of how characteristics are passed from one generation to another by means of genes.