Genetic Definition

genetic
adjective
  1. occurring among members of a family usually by heredity; "an inherited disease"; "familial traits"; "genetically transmitted features"
  2. of or relating to or produced by or being a gene; "genic combinations"; "genetic code"
  3. pertaining to or referring to origin; "genetic history reconstructs the origins of a literary work"
  4. of or relating to the science of genetics; "genetic research"

"Genetic" in song lyrics

See how genetic is used in real songs:

  • "Ol' Dad was a rolling stone, I guess it's all genetic"
    9th Prince f/ Spanish Jose — Street Gems
  • "that my literary talent was genetic"
    All Natural — 50 Years
  • "The safety genetic"
    Molemen f/ MURS & Slug — My Alien Girlfriend

Usage tips for "genetic"

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